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Originally Posted by earthmama
(((((((((((((((( simcha )))))))))))))))))
It is awesome that you are so fond of your T. And I love that you can tell him when he doesn't understand you and he doesn't take offense. I think having a T that we like and respect and can disagree with makes a HUGE difference.
I often have the urge to throw things in T. I remember once that I desperately wanted to throw a book at him (by Irvin Yalom! lol) and I told him and he offered to move so I could throw it at his chair (uh, no, I want to throw it at YOU, T!). At my most recent session I told him I wanted to throw my (full) water bottle across the room and he gently reached over, took the water bottle, and replaced it with a nice, soft pillow. 
Good to see you over here on the new boards!!
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LOL thanks so much for the insight into your sessions with your T---LOL
I plan on sharing things from my T sessions more than I used to on the old boards (Doc John is right-this server is much better). I tend to lose focus so posting can be a challenge for me
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I've been pretty angry in session sometimes, wanting to smash things and really using restraint--- but I haven't told him these things because I don't want to scare him or make him worried about me. Usually those thoughts are transient and I think nothing of it after I leave. I've been told that people with ADHD are much more prone to such thoughts.. lol. I think T knows far more than he lets on sometimes, which is fine for me. The less I have to explain the better.
I've started to really trust my T, even if I do get mad at him from time to time. Sometimes, I don't know why I get mad at him, as he is only trying to understand and I don't always answer his queries. I'm making more of an effort now though, as the more I share the better I do in the long run (and often, short run too). Anxiety can get in the way of sharing and communicating. It's evil twin depression can do the same, but if you are fortunate enough to have a good T like mine, it's worth the "horror" of talking about the things that interfere with your happiness.
He offered me to play with his Tinker Toys once. I told him I didn't want him to have to clean up after my mess after I'm gone though...lol