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Originally Posted by retro_chic
Thank you both for the replies. I had a terrible sleep last night and I still don't feel great.
My T said something in our session yesterday that made me feel guilty. We were talking about how I have difficulty opening up and she said that normally the client would do most of the talking and that is ultimately where we want to get to but it is going to be a slow process. Because I have difficulty opening up T will sort of prompt me with questions but the questions feel kind of invasive to me because that is how I feel when my Mum asks me questions. T said she doesn't want to replicate that relationship and that we need to find a balance between getting me to open up more and me feeling uncomfortable when she asks too many questions. I feel like I'm disappointing T. I want to be the "perfect" client and to be her favourite.
The session ended kind of weirdly too. It went like this:
T: So when will I see you next?
Me: Ummm... I don't know?
*Awkward pause while I wait for T to say something* (She didn't so I continued talking)
Me: Uh, next week I guess??
I know T is trying to get me to take more control over my sessions and stuff but felt so weird and awkward.
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That sounds hard, but I am sure you are not disappointing your therapist. But I know how things can feel all stirred up sometimes!!
Have you ever read anything about self-compassion? That's been very helpful for me to stop my self-criticism and judging myself. Maybe take a look at this website
Self-Compassion
I wish I could be more helpful. I find guided meditations and yoga useful too. They seem to help settle me when I am feeling stirred up and uncomfortable.