Posted by annierose on March 2, 2008, at 6:37:09
In reply to Something odd is going on with me., posted by seldomseen on March 1, 2008, at 11:23:16
Definitely do not cancel the appointment. You need to go and talk about those feelings that keep popping up.
I don't like the word transference. To me it implies the feelings are not real or authentic. These feelings for your therapist are genuine. You do care about him. And there is nothing wrong wanting comfort and caring sitting in his office. He gives that to you.
Think about it in terms of an old school friend. You haven't heard or seen them in a few years. Then suddenly you have a dream about them, and a few days later run into them at the grocery store. Then you meet for coffee and the next week lunch. Just beause a person isn't in your everyday life, your feelings about them are still there.
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