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Old Jan 26, 2008, 06:17 PM
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I think it's pretty important to like your therapist, but I think you are in a special place now, where you aren't liking much of anyone. Could this be the issue with this T? I agree with all who have said go for at least one more session before making up your mind.

I'm trying to remember back to my first session with my current T. I don't have a strong memory of like or dislike, but I remember a strong feeling of "this man is going to be able to help me; he is the one." And a month later at my second session, I really liked him a lot. And I dreamed about him in a positive way in between. So there were signs and feelings to read that said, "stick with this guy." Open your heart and mind and listen to what they are telling you.

It sounds like your pdoc knows you well. Did he recommend this T because he felt it would be a good fit for you? If so, in what way? Personality? Therapeutic approach? In case it doesn't work out, does your pdoc have any other names up his sleeve who might be a good match?
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