Spent today's session talking about my health concerns (and some bad habits, like drinking), as I have my first physical in a while (due to pandemic) on Friday. Dr. T shared a couple things from his own experience. Including that he'd just had his first physical in a long time, also due to the pandemic.

Trigger warning for things like food issues:

I think this is a time when self-disclosure can be a positive thing. With ex-T, I always had this sense that she was sort of perfect, pulled together at all times (appearance-wise, at least), was still playing tennis in her late 60s, etc. One time near the end of seeing her, I mentioned that to her, and she said it was really funny, that she'd have to tell her husband I said that, as he'd be amused. In other words, that it's obviously not the case.

But it can feel difficult to talk to T's about certain things if they project this sense of being completely pulled-together and not having any of their own issues. I mean, not that I'd want a T who seems a total mess! And it wouldn't be good if they were, say, going on about all their own issues in their marriage or with their parents or whatever. But to have a sense of "OK, they're not perfect, their lives are not idyllic," it helps me feel more like they can relate, even if our particular issues are different.

Also, R is willing to see me while Dr. T is away in a few weeks (she hadn't decided as of Monday), so I'm glad about that!