I don't find those kind of broad brush indictments of me as a human being constructive--and less so if it's hyperbolic. It's one thing if it's a limited,situational issue I can address --I have toilet paper on my shoe-- vs a general "you're always so sloppy!"
Job hunting is a very specific task which takes organization,perseverance, courage...and stamina. If it were my job to support someone, I think I'd take a calm, confident, encouraging approach, for that would have to be my mindset and what I'd want from an outsider. Job hunting, interviews, new workplaces are anxiety producing for just about anyone.
Mind you, I certainly have my share of PC bonafides, I was a deferential, petrified young woman, afraid of even calling a store over the phone, terrified of bosses, cowed by dominating co-workers. I had constantly to fight my nature to be independent and use my abilities. It's counterproductive for me to visit or dwell on my "issues." I certainly don't want anyone else throwing them in my face. I rather concentrate on the steps to accomplish my goals and keep my eye on the prize.
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Originally Posted by Elkino
Thanks for your reply. A lot of people pointed out what maybe my T didn't mean it in a bad way. Then I read your comment and it holds a lot of truth too, but it's different. I think so much has to do with our past, what we learned and how we interpret things.
Of course it can't be true that someone is afraid of everything. Or at least we'd overcome a lot of those fears every single day (if it were true).
I also started to wonder whether my T was actually trying to say that I have an anxiety issue... but I stopped thinking about that. At least.
I understand what you say about superiority and vulnerability. I don't know whether the comment had anything to do with superiority though. My T mentioned she has a lot of fears too, but doesn't always let them stop her. So that made things slightly better. But, yes, if we're already vulnerable and we make ourselves even more vulnerable by admitting we're scared quite often... it can hurt a lot when someone assumes we're 'afraid of everything'.
I wouldn't let a friend say that to me either, but then again... a friend doesn't know my 'issues' the way my T does. So maybe that's why.
I'll try to talk about it. Mentioning the things I do overcome all the time and try to figure out what her intention really was...
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