Hi Arli,

I know what you mean about having someone say, 'Gee, you seem great.' My pdoc often does that, then asks what I would like to talk about. It's like they point you in the direction that everything is coming up roses, and ask you to fulfill that for them. Makes it really difficult to talk about what's actually going on, like you're letting them down if you don't make it all sound wonderful. I liked your response above too, I think it explained the problem really nicely. Giving it ahead of time is a nice touch to help her see how not to start with you.

I am one of the many who journal during the week, so my t has an idea of how things are on a day to day basis. He suggested it because I have such a hard time talking about things during the session, but it has gotten better as it continued because I find i'm able to share more of the real me with out glossing over things.

Hope things go well for you, TC Quay