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How long have you been going to group? I think I remember that you only started fairly recently?
Could it be you are expecting too much, too soon? Maybe you don't need to worry about getting close to anyone so soon. Maybe you need a chance to attend group for a few months and get to know the other group members, hear their stories, become familiar with their quirks. And then, maybe closeness will grow, as you get to know the people. I don't think we can force closeness or a connection. It grows from familiarity and empathy as we get to know people. It is the rare relationship (although they do happen) where we immediately "click" with someone and are willing to share with them deeply.
Can you just give the group time, and not stress about it? Just sit in the background of the group, if you need to, and listen to people and get to know them. You are new to the group, after all, and maybe many of them already know each other well. And you could give a comment now and again, but not deeply, if you don't feel it. Let empathy and caring develop as you get to know the members. Just let it happen. Don't push it, just be in the moment, and don't worry about whether you are connecting or not.
If you go to group for 6 months, and still feel nothing for the members, perhaps then re-evaluate.
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