Posted by Roo on September 21, 2001, at 10:47:19
In reply to Re: My therapist lost a family member in WTC attack, posted by susan C on September 20, 2001, at 11:46:07
I know what you mean. My therapist didn't even
lose anyone in the attack (I dont' THINK anyway),
but I felt very inhibited, self conscious, and
self JUDGEMENTAL sitting there talking about my
"trivial" problems. I expressed that a lot in my
session, how selfish I felt "whining about my
little problems" when something so huge had just
happened. But as they say in Zen meditation, treating
yourself with compassion is the first step to being
able to be compassionate with others. So i've tried
not to beat myself up or judge myself as selfish
or trivial.
poster:Roo
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