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Originally Posted by mostlylurking
I cry just about every session and I don't even have particularly difficult stuff to deal with. I joked to my T that at this point I think it's Pavlovian, I sit on the couch and I tear up automatically.
I once mentioned to my T that I'd read a forum discussion about what T's do with the kleenex box and trash can. Some clients like being handed a kleenex, some don't, some are annoyed when there's not a trash bin in sight, etc. My T's trash bin is normally tucked around the side of the couch, but he told me there are clients were he pulls the bin out automatically because he knows they'll need it. Some clients cry a lot, some don't... I think T's have seen every variation on that theme.
If I were a T and a client started crying one minute into their first session, I think I'd mainly feel glad that they had come in. And probably hopeful because they were able and willing to share themselves right away.
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It's good to hear that I won't be alone when it comes to those recurring tears. Your T sounds like a great person in general, trying to accommodate his patients as much as possible. Thanks for the reply =)