[BohemianPrincess]

Im seeing a new t, because my last t betrayed me. From what I have read on here that doesnt seem to be that uncommon and thats really sad. Anyway, I like the new therapist ok, but I almost feel like he is wanting to help me because my issues are interesting and that makes me feel like a science project. Does anyone else ever feel this way?

[mixedup_emotions]

Originally Posted by BohemianPrincess

Im seeing a new t, because my last t betrayed me. From what I have read on here that doesnt seem to be that uncommon and thats really sad. Anyway, I like the new therapist ok, but I almost feel like he is wanting to help me because my issues are interesting and that makes me feel like a science project. Does anyone else ever feel this way?

I'm glad you like your new T. And I totally understand the feeling of being a science project. That's kinda how I view my group T, like we are all part of an experiment - but one that benefits the members as well as the T. When T and I had "the talk" about our therapeutic relationship, he told me that he finds me interesting and that my issues resonate with things in his own life. I didn't pry, but it made me wonder. Then again, I also figured that if he found my issues interesting, then he will be that much more interested in helping me.

[Perna]

Why else would someone new in your life want to connect with or help you if they did not find what you've told them interesting? In a new relationship, people have to start somewhere to build a bond. Why do you like the new therapist ok?

My T has told me that she finds me interesting and complex, but I don't feel like I'm a science project to her. Did you talk about it with your T?

[crystalrose]

sometimes T can act like that without knowing that it seems like a science experiment. Its good he finds you interesting though, would be worse if he were bored by you. But tell him thats how you felt and talk about it. It night help.

[gravyyy]

I agree with the others. If he's not interested in your problems and concerns then he probably wouldn't listen. If he didn't listen, what use would he be? That being said, I do think it's worth bringing up in your next sesson. Just sharing what your feeling are related to the therapeutic relationship and it's also fair to just ask him how he feels about the relationship. Take care!