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Originally Posted by Ygrec23
In the beginning of therapy, when you're just setting up a relationship with T, it's very important that she get your implicit trust so you can talk with her about very private things you normally wouldn't think of discussing with another person, even your best friend. What you may be experiencing as "placating/pacifying" you may very well be part of her attempts to justify your trust in her. This is entirely normal and standard and really shouldn't make you doubt her sincerity or her willingness to work with you on your problems.
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Hi Grec!
Forgive my impertinence, but I've noticed something about your posts.
You are supportive and constructive, yet this all seems to come from your head and not your heart. You say, "everyone feels like that", but not "I feel like that." I sense a kind of detachment.
I mention this because it is something other people have said to me, particularly in the early days of group therapy. They said I was "head-spacy" and "didn't get it". I couldn't see beyond the facts to the feelings. I remember being upset about this at the time. I think I'm more empathic now, but you can judge for yourself!
Good luck on your journey!
Postscript: I just realised I didn't tell you how I felt about your post! I think the word is "uncomfortable". I'm uncomfortable with what I see as your detachment.