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Originally Posted by retro_chic
Thanks for the reply!
I wrote another thread about the silence a while ago and didn't want to go into again because my post would be super long. Basically though, I did want T to "rescue me".
I'm wondering now though if more silences could actually be helpful. I mean not for 20mins but maybe just 5mins so I can have a bit of time to absorb what is happening. I might suggest that to T. I usually write down the stuff I want to talk about and read it to T so we don't usually have any extended silences. I still have fears of looking stupid and stuff like that which I have spoken to T about a number of times.
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Yes, why not have more silences. I like them because it feels like total acceptance in that silent connection. You could say, I'd like to be quiet fir a few minutes. Of course, be prepared to talk about wanting that
Be careful not to use the silence as a time of censoring your thoughts. That wouldn't be helpful. It's not always easy, but just say whatever comes to mind... in therapy we can talk about anything and everything.
