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Old Apr 18, 2012, 11:02 PM
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Originally Posted by velcro003 View Post
If the T said "Stopdog, you realize that this is an irrational thought, so you are probably not correct in thinking your co-workers are mocking you about your presentation." And there-you are fixed? That is the answer that you need?
Thanks for your attempts.
I actually do realize I am not being mocked (except by the therapist and she did admit it). I despise being mocked or humiliated-however I actually do know it is not happening. I am usually accurate in knowing if someone else is doing it to me and I do know how to handle it. The sense of horribleness is not quelled by reality. That is one of the problems. I know it is not real. There is nothing the therapist could say that would help. The problem does not seem to be inaccurately assessing situations, but in feeling horrible despite knowing there is minimal danger. I do not find attempts of reassurrances from the therapist to be useful or comforting or even reassuring.