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Originally Posted by farmergirl
I have found that as I work on everyday problems and triggers in therapy, I inevitably have to delve into the older, deeper issues. The two are very much connected whether I like it or not. So, sure, go in and talk about whatever is stressing you at the moment in your everyday life, but when that leads to you past and deeper issues as it probably will with great frequency, be willing to look at those as they arise.
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You sound like my therapist! This is exactly what she is telling me.
Like I said, I tend to over prepare, overthink, over analyze everything. By going into therapy and talking about whatever is on my mind, I will more than likely hit on something that I need to work through (deeper issue).
Being willing to look at those as they arise is where I have some trouble. She tells me that she can see when I have hit on something. My body language changes. My expression changes. She asks me to 'go with that feeling', but I tend to shut down. I wish I didn't, but I do.
Anyway, this is where we are at in therapy. I think it is a good place. I just need to allow things to unfold naturally and not hold back when they take me to places that I have not wanted to look at.