[ThingWithFeathers]

For the first time in seeing my t for over two years I cried in session. Just a little, but I shed enough tears to call it a cry (I think).

I'm feeling a bit ashamed, embarrassed and vulnerable now, but I think it says something about being ready to get to deeper work.

I'm not sure why I could cry a little today when I haven't been able to in the past, and I certainly didn't go in today thinking I would cry. It just happened.

Feels like a milestone to me.

It IS a milestone. Congratulations!

[rainbow8]

Originally Posted by ThingWithFeathers

For the first time in seeing my t for over two years I cried in session. Just a little, but I shed enough tears to call it a cry (I think).

I'm feeling a bit ashamed, embarrassed and vulnerable now, but I think it says something about being ready to get to deeper work.

I'm not sure why I could cry a little today when I haven't been able to in the past, and I certainly didn't go in today thinking I would cry. It just happened.

Feels like a milestone to me.

Congratulations! I understand why it seems like a milestone to you! I have never cried with any of my Ts, and it's been over 15 years. You said it "just happened".That's what my T has told me. I can't make crying happen. I hold back with other people including my T. Tears can flow freely when I leave her office.

Now that you cried once, I wonder if you will be able to cry more in therapy. There's no reason to feel ashamed, embarrassed, or vulnerable but if I ever cry in therapy, I'd probably feel the same way!

[Soccer mom]

That's awesome! I'm a bit jealous as I have not cried with mine. I also am able to cry once I leave or even right before but not in the actual session.

[unaluna]

Cue the lobster scene in Annie Hall where Diane Keaton says she cried in t and Woody Allen says "you cried your first time? Ive been going 8 years and ive never once cried".