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Old Jun 17, 2011, 10:01 AM
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Originally Posted by Suratji View Post
Yeah, I was trying to put into words (again) my feelings about therapy. I have such a push and pull. My T is very aware of my struggles and I constantly pepper her with questions and concerns like,
"Should I be doing this (therapy)?";
"Now, tell me again, why do I need to pay attention to emotions?";
"Really, now, aren't I just an emotional hypochondriac?";
"So, I still don't get it, what exactly is the 'process' I'm supposed to trust?";
"Tell me what to do!!";
"I think I'm getting worse since beginning therapy";
"Am I the dumbest client you've ever had? I just don't 'get' it.";
"What? I'm supposed to pay attention to how my BODY feels?";
"I feel weird talking only about myself";
"I'm ticked off that you've made me dependent on you. What do you have to say for yourself?"
"I know you hate me. I know you're going to terminate me at any time."
"Is it really possible to change?"
"I'm feeling lost."
I'm really impressed you actually ask all this stuff instead of just thinking it . You said you and your t laugh when you repeat these questions. I can imagine having a sense of humour about them sometimes but sometimes they must feel like serious questions. Have you gotten the reassurance you wanted when you first asked?