What a strange session today!!
I always wonder what CBT's life is like at home and wonder if what goes on in the room is partly "his stuff" influencing the mood of the conversation.
I have been discussing pressure, deadlines and a burnout work situation. I can't tell if he is really just eager to help me and any negativity from me makes him feel judged? I know I have a negative bias, being wired for rejection really. So I will ask him "did you mean x?" just to be sure he isn't being mean to me in some way--I just need reassurance often.
I think this drives him crazy. I often wonder if his wife is a real nag. Because that's how he responds to me sometimes when I'm just asking a clarifying question.
Today, after telling him something about work he startled me by turning bright red. Holy moly what did I say to make him flush like a chameleon?? I felt alarmed. I don't know if he was angry for me or at me. Or maybe he farted silently I have no idea what that was about.
Sometimes his nervous energy is a bit too twitchy for me. I really like him and he is really helpful .
Any thoughts on the above are welcome. If your T has acted strangely I would love to hear about it and if you found out why.
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