Posted by Dinah on November 8, 2008, at 23:41:22
In reply to Re: a thought... » Dinah, posted by twinleaf on November 8, 2008, at 23:03:56
I think that's true, and thank you. :)
I wouldn't say I don't have meltdowns anymore. But I probably do understand the process better and can shorten them and/or minimize the effect - usually. Not always certainly.
My therapist says I have an absolute genius for figuring out what I need, and getting it. And I know I'm pretty good about loving what I've got. It's the pragmatist in me. I'm pretty pragmatic about setting out to achieve my goals. And I'm pretty pragmatic about accepting what I have and not trying to make it anything else.
But do others really give no thought to relationship development and maintenance with their therapists?
Yes, I know they're professionals. And I know it's not our jobs and that I don't have to. I think of it more as a hobby. :)
I don't think I was always that way. Or maybe I was, and I just never recognized it in myself. But I've seen my therapist through so much that I can't help but be aware of his human-ness. And I have *always* liked being able to reach him on that level. It used to be a rare treat. Now it's a warm knowledge. I don't know what I'd do without it. It doesn't stop me from getting "better", so it seems like a wise investment.
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