
Mar 04, 2012, 09:26 AM
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Member Since: Oct 2010
Location: Close to the Adirondacks but not close enough
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Originally Posted by hankster
Well, okay, PH, I get what you're saying. But what is the tone in the home? When I lived with my mother, I tried to stay in my "new" state of mind, even though it didn't jibe with hers. I hugged her, served her with a smile, addressed her endearingly. (Man, now that I see it in writing, if I weren't still in bed, I would have to lie down!) She could not go more than a couple of hours without yelling at me for something. I guess I took over my father's role, actually. So. Hmm. I feel better about living alone, thanks! (No, I don't.) I'm so cornfused!!!
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Hanky, you weren't married to your mother, were you?
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Conversation with my therapist:
Doc: "You know, for the past few weeks you've seemed very disconnected from your emotions when you're here."
Me: "I'm not disconnected from my emotions. I just don't feel anything when I'm here."
(Pause)
Me: "Doc, why are you banging your head against the arm of your chair?"
Doc: "Because I'm not close enough to a wall."
It's official. I can even make therapists crazy.
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