Posted by Mair on April 5, 2002, at 20:26:55
In reply to Do you talk about therapy with friends/family?, posted by waterlily on April 5, 2002, at 19:23:27
I've always had a very difficult time talking about therapy or my illness for that matter and most of my friends don't know anything about it. I've tried to get away from being so closed because i think it can be pretty isolating, but it's hard breaking those patterns. I sort of pick and choose pretty carefully what I do reveal to a couple of friends and one sister. I really probably make greater use of some people on this Board.
I don't think you're being too sensitive about your husband. My husband sort of lost interest in my therapy a long time ago when it became clear I was in it for the long haul. I can talk to him about some of the very practical things my therapist raises and he's always supportive but the "touchy feely" stuff is beyond his pale.
I have generally chosen not to talk much to my husband not because I thought he would disagree with my therapist, but because I felt that my disease already burdened him enough, and that he would just get really sick of dealing with me. I guess I still feel that way when I'm most down.
Why do you think your husband would disagree with your therapist?
Mair
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