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Originally Posted by nameisnotimportant
I've been seeing my T for several months. We've worked together well for the most part. But I feel puzzled and worried by a suggestion she made recently that we try to find things we personally disagree about, in order to see if it has a negative impact on our feelings about each other. I can't see that doing this will have a therapeutic benefit for me. It seems like something that's more of personal interest to her. With my limited income, I can't really afford to go off on tangents that won't be relevant or helpful to me. I'm also worried that if she discloses something to me about her personal attitudes that does end up making me feel distant from her, it could destroy our rapport and our work.
Do you think her suggestion could have any kind of therapeutic benefit? I'm worried I could be getting into weird territory. It also feels like an exercise that could cross professional boundaries.
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I agree, I think that often times psychologists/psychiatrists go on tangents and take people to places that simply do not help them. Like the last time I saw a psychologist he kept asking me questions about if I "saw or heard things that others don't". Sure, it's a valid question and psychosis is obviously a real phenomena that is distressing to many people. However, the thing is that for me, I do actually have that sort of thing, but it doesn't bother me, it's honestly been something I have had for many years and although it's been somewhat strange or creepy on rare occasion it overall is not distressing to me and in fact I have even learned how to integrate these experiences into my life in a positive way without any intervention medically. I just kept answering no to the question, but since he sensed a bit of hesitation he kept asking me the same damn question over and over and even thought I was schizophrenic despite my answering no to the question. However, I saw him because I was currently dealing with a major life transition and was seeking guidance. I did not get any help with that but rather was bombarded with questions about my hallucinations or lack thereof. Honestly, the guy's demeanor reminded me of the way police treat people when they get pulled over and stuff. The thing is if I told him the truth, I bet he would have tried to coerce me into taking medications for 'schizophrenics'. Who knows, if I told him of my source of inner guidance, I could have had my whole life turned upside down for nothing