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Old Aug 05, 2018, 07:00 AM
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One of the things that prompted me to leave Madame T, was the realisation that I was managing her. By this I mean that I had to be careful what I said to avoid triggering a negative reaction. "Walking on eggshells." She could be angry and defensive.

I felt that one shouldn't have to manage ones own therapist. But perhaps I was naive or unreasonable.

Do you feel you have to manage your therapist? Is that a normal part of the T relationship, or is it a sign that something is seriously wrong?
Interesting question.

I wouldn’t say manage, but I have nudged from time-to-time and have grown angry if s/he didn’t take the hint. I’m just not an eggshell-walker, I guess. Having a therapist respond in anger is just unacceptable. I feel as if I need to be able to say anything to my therapist without her becoming defensive.

I’m coming down on the ‘seriously wrong’ side.
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