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Old Sep 22, 2007, 12:25 AM
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freewill said:
he says things like.. "next time you come in you won't be depressed, I've seen it"

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It sounds like he is having trouble being in the moment with you and dealing with what you are experiencing NOW. Who cares about next week's therapy session, what about today? It may be true that next week you may feel better, but what is the relevance to today? Do you think he believes that by telling you it could be better next week, that this will cheer you up?

If I come to my T and tell him I am depressed, he basically gives me some loving and it does make me feel better. He takes it very seriously. One of the best things he does is give me hope. Maybe your T is awkwardly trying to give you hope things will improve?

I think when you do feel better, try to talk to him about this. Let him know you perceive his reaction as angry and you are curious why your depression makes him act that way. Tell him that his reaction makes you feel like your depression is meaningless (that sounds like a recipe for more depression to me). I hope you feel better soon, freewill.
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