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Originally Posted by Serzen
Maybe she's trying to see if you can manage on your own.
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She's knows I can manage. All I wanted was that someone out there would know of my pain. Just an acknowledgment. T's the only one I confide in about these matters.
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Originally Posted by sjkero
I'm so sorry... and I have to tell you, I could have written this post myself. Does she know why you're mad at her? You didn't mention that part, so I'm curious if/how she responded with why she didn't acknowledge your text.
My advice would be to talk through it... and through it... and through it. I'm the queen of beating a dead horse. I don't think I've ever gotten over the times my T has let me down, but those conversations have been some of the most raw, vulnerable ones we've ever had.
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I had included in my text, "I'm sick and tired of telling my same story over and over again. I bore myself and everyone around me. I need to take a break from me."
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Originally Posted by LonesomeTonight
I would also suggest going to your session and talking through it. That's helped me when I've been mad/hurt by my T or marriage counselor. It's difficult, but it's good to express your pain and disappointment to them. They expect clients to get upset at them--they can handle it.
It's nice that she's holding the slot open--shows she cares. I know T's expect clients to get upset. We've been through some other things and she always invites me to bring up any issues I have with her.
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I guess I don't see it that way. It's not difficult for her to keep the slot open since she's not taking new clients at the moment.
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Originally Posted by Ellahmae
Yes. This. I too, would suggest going to your session and discussing it with her even though you're hurt.  |
I'm considering it but it's hard.
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Originally Posted by stopdog
I find, for me, not going in these sorts of situations is better. Not because it does anything to the therapist - it does not, but because it gives me time to regroup and clarify how to approach the situation.
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I hear you. Sometimes, though, talking to T speeds up the regrouping.