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Originally Posted by Christina86
First, I'm sick. That's not something to do with therapy, I literally am physically sick.  At the health services on my campus (where I saw my psychiatrist today), if you have cold/flu symptoms you're supposed to wear a mask. So I did. |
Hi Christina. I am so sorry you are feeling sick! We all here are just getting over that thing and it isnt easy! But no mask. Im sure you looked cute in it
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Now the funny thing is -- my psychiatrist put one on when he saw me with one. Because he didn't want me to feel "alone". He looked hilarious!!
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This made me chuckle......
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It's actually interesting, I know I'm a dramatic person but wearing a mask means you can't do many facial expressions that make a difference. So... maybe I was more honest or blunt about what I was saying??   It was interesting. He (pdoc) agreed with that observation.
We had a random conversation about implementing a "masks" element to the psychotherapy group I've been in (with him and a former therapist of mine) with other students... to make people more "open" about themselves through their words, not hiding behind their facial expressions and actions. I think it'd be kinda cool... I do know I need to knock off the sarcasm I hide behind, but it's SO hard!!
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Funny! Along those same lines, when I was in group in rehab they made a rule that the patients could NOT do their hair, in ANY way, no blow dryers, no stuff to put in it, no nothing, no make-up, no jewelery, no nail polish, no dressy anything, only sweats and t-shirts. The therapist thought everyone was hiding behind "masks" of clothing/make-up and hair-dos. Well, group got REAL interesting after that! Ther def was a different level of honest and openness once it all "came off." LOL!
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So I asked him what it was about. He then proceeds to show me a picture one of his daughters made for him when she was younger, that was faded and discoloured and when she was more grown up the two of them painted the picture together - sorta a replica of the original drawing!! It was so freaking cute. I'm glad I asked ... it was nice for him to share a bit about his own family because I hate just having a talking head who doesn't act like a human being with their own life outside of work!!
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I like this guy
I like that he shared that much with you. I think all of that would make me feel more comfortable, too.
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Still shell shocked about this, needs a lot of work to make it more secure for me emotionally -- but maybe this is what I need, my parents to realize that I actually have my own thoughts and opinions on my own life -- and that my psychiatrist knows some of them and my issues and can help me "confront" my family into actually supporting me a bit. Wow.
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WoW! Id love to hear how this goes. Will you post and keep updates? How will your pdoc make it more secure for you emotionally?
Feel better....and I hope that the upped meds make a difference
