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Originally Posted by growlycat
For what it is worth, my psychodynamic T will often suggest exercise . I used to think that he was being flippant or "giving up for the day" but I eventually learned that he meant it--excercise can be as effective as antidepressants. He in turn learned that I needed to hear that he cares that I'm hurting.
But your T does sound frustrated and it is leaking out. I hope she finds a better way to make you more comfortable to talk. Early on in therapy I had a really hard time learning to put my feelings into words--I felt awful but couldn't express it.
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My T asks me every time if I'm exercising regularly but it's never been in a flippant way and never felt dismissive. Regular exercise is just part of a good self care plan, especially if someone has a persistent lower grade (not major) depression that isn't helped by therapy alone. That said, what this T said sounds like it came from frustration.
Suraya, I think you could bring it up wihout it being a confrontation or accusation. You could tell your T that you felt hurt by something she said and you wanted to go over it with her. Then you can just ask her what she meant. If she is feeling like your sessions don't get anywhere then it may be a valid point (although I don't think she expressed it in a sensitive or helpful way). If you're not getting anywhere with your therapy, there may be other options that work better for you.