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Originally Posted by Freewilled
Wow - that is really insightful, Petra. The imaginary friend thing is so much like how I feel about my T. Do you think this is something most clients feel about their Ts or is it unique to those who didn't feel loved growing up? Do you have a link to the article?
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Thanks. I was actually in a self-pitying mood when I wrote that, but there is some positive to take away for sure. I think that most clients who see the same T for a longer period of time will feel attached, but I think ones with troubled childhoods might be prone to a more extreme form of attachment. You know, I scoured the internet trying to find that article and I cant... sorry about that.
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Originally Posted by Hankster
You have this "condition" and there is a "cure" - you wont end up like it never happened, but you can end up better than when you started. If you hit bottom, you dont have to stay there. How your family of origin or whoever saw you, doesnt have to define who you are for the rest of your life. That was just chance, who you were born to. Now it's your choice, what to do next.
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I really liked this since it attacked my self pitying mood. You are right. One of my favorite quotes:
Positive Attitude Quotes: My Destiny, My Choice
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Originally Posted by Mactastic
I am so, so, so embarrassed to admit this but...I really understand the imaginary friend thing.
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Well don't be because I feel the same way
, and the internet has all sorts of info on it. Once I realized how common it was I could discuss it in therapy, and my T's reaction just confirmed how common it is, never batted an eye.
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Originally Posted by Mastodon
I've told this story before, so apologies for repeating it... I once conducted an imaginary conversation with T, out loud, when I was standing at a bus stop in a deserted street. When I turned around, T was right in front of me, he'd walked up from behind when I was turned in the other direction.
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That is awesome in a way, almost like the universe was trying to tell you something. Did you ever discuss it with your therapist? I'm not sure I could hold that in, but could see it being awkward to bring up.
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Originally Posted by CameraObscura
Imaginary friend is a really good way to describe it. Thanks for posting it.
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Thanks for thanking me
