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Originally Posted by MoxieDoxie
It has always irked me when a therapist normalizes things I say. Feels the same when non-therapist do it. Maybe it is dismissive. Like when you say some days I do not feel like getting out of bed and they say everyone feels that way one time or another.
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I know what you mean, that it can feel dismissive as if someone's saying it's an everyday commonplace thing, and no big deal. But I think usually what the person really means is "I hope you're not feeling embarrassed or ashamed about how you feel, because there's no reason to, these are normal, natural feelings." Personally, I rarely experience shame over my feelings, but I do know it's very common, and I do think the intent behind "it's normal" statements is a kind one. If that helps at all.