Posted by lucie lu on October 16, 2008, at 11:18:00
In reply to Re: For Jay, Turtle, FMD + others -- LOOOONG!, posted by turtle on October 15, 2008, at 20:49:22
> No wonder you had to laugh at me for being an impudent young upstart who in my last post gave your own advice back to you and dared you to slip back into being 'younger in therapy!'
When I said I had to laugh there, I was laughing at myself not you. It always makes me laugh when I find myself offering advice that I haven't thought to, or been able to do, apply to myself. My T said it happens to therapists too, which I find really amusing. I try to picture things that my T tells me that he can't manage in his own life. In my imagination, that leads to some pretty hilarious things! I think we should give a name to it - how about "boomerang advice"??
Actually, Turtle, it was good advice that you gave me. And I did actually feel better getting some support and nurturing from a lot of small interactions instead of expecting a lot from my close relationships. And I hadn't thought of things that way, so it was really good that you drew that parallel for me.
I'm glad you like to laugh - I do too. Helps prevent frown wrinkles (lol)
Lucie
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