Only had one session with my new T so far. At one point his eyes darted to the right when he asked a sudden question: "Why are you here?" It was weird, because we'd been discussing that very thing for twenty minutes by then.
And now I can't remember exactly what brought it on, but it took me aback. He was apparently irked by something I had said about my husband. Worst case: this could be a danger sign, indicating that as a man he identifies so much with my husband that he'll be unable to feel empathy for me when I'm discussing my marital problems.
So he darted away for a sec, and I rescued him by calmly telling him what I wanted to get out of therapy: "I want to try to save my marriage if I can."
But he knew he was attacking me, which was why he shifted his gaze, as if wanting to take back his own action.
That was just our first session. If he continues to do this kind of thing, I'll ask him about it and try to work it out. But if he continues to be aggressive and judgmental, I just really really can't face another hostile therapist. I'm totally worn out from this stuff! :/
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