Posted by Mindriot on May 16, 2001, at 14:47:05
In reply to Re: Seeing my therapist on the street - Mindriot, posted by Ted on May 16, 2001, at 12:49:58
Ted,
I think I covered my face more out of instinct then being afraid to see my therapist. I did it without thinking, and felt bad afterwards. I'm trying to figure out why I responded that way. Everyone who knows me is aware I'm seeing a therapist, so it wasn't that, and it wasn't because I was supposed to be doing something else (I don't work), It's like my therapist isn't supposed to have a life outside of the office. I know that's silly but that how I pictured it, and when I saw her, my first reaction was to hid, but don't worry I don't take you question as criticism. Thanks to everyone for their comments.
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> Please forgive me for asking, but why are you afraid of being seen by your therapist? Do you feel shameful for seeing a therapist? Remember, there is no problem with smiling and greeting politely -- no one has to know you are a patient (after all, therapists have friends & family too), and even if they do, why do you care?
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> Please understand I am not criticizing or trying to make fun of you; I am just curious.
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> > > I was sitting by a large window looking out onto the main street from a coffee shop I was at. I saw my Therapist walking down the street. I quickly pretended to scratch my head, to cover my face, in hopes she wouldn't see me as she walked by. I pretty sure she saw me, and worse probabally figured out I was hiding from her, ugh! I should of just waved to her through the window. I don't know why I hid my face from her. I'm sure that when I see her friday she'll bring it up, and I'll have to lie and tell her I didn't see her. Does anyone else feel weird when they see their therapist outside the offfice?
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