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Originally Posted by elliemay
Well, he told me that he didn't want to hear about how little I'm eating, or the calories or anything. I was just going to have to have the self-discipline to eat. This aspect was up to me. He's right of course, about the self-discipline. But damn. This is the first time this problem has manifested in the way.
When he returns, he said that we would work on the core issues of regaining control after I have a vulnerable moment, and how and why I feel that way afterwards.
He just doesn't want to hear the struggle with food. I think he might be scared, or just giving himself permission to leave by throwing this back on me alone. It's hard to say.
But I can promise you this, he won't hear another word about it until I fix it, or don't.
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Elliemay, if a therapist told me s/he does't want to listen to some of my issues I need help with I would tell him that I will not waste my precious time (and money, if relevant) on that therapist. Life is too short for nonsense and there are many competent therapist out there who will listen. However, if he wants to address with you the underlying issue that's great; but don't let him stop you talk about what you need to share with him. You are perfectly right to stand up for yourself and confront him if he tries to silence you. And if he does I would just walk out.