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Old Jul 25, 2010, 02:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Elana05 View Post
But actually staying home DID feel like the right thing.
Even this evening I feel like I have had a chance to simply sit and think, which has felt calming and like some needed time for myself. In the end I think my T misinterpreted.
Is it OK to still feel like I have made the right decision for myself even if she sort of said the opposite? Often my T tells me that the best thing is to be around people. But sometimes I just know that I need some time by myself, even when I am depressed.
I am a strong believer in the idea that we know best what we need to heal. My T taught me that. Look inside and listen and you will know. Good for you for following your gut. My T also sometimes makes suggestions that are not the best for me (although he always has my best interests at heart). Sometimes we talk about it so he understands why I may make a different choice (and he learns more about me and what I need) and so I can learn his rationale, which is valuable to me too.

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Originally Posted by Elana05
sometimes what looks like withdrawing (depression) is actually just tending to one's own needs, you know?
Amen! If you say those words to your T, it seems like she will understand better where you were at.
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Thanks for this!
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