[Crook32]

Today I am going to confront my T about why I am angry with her. I told her I am just a job to her and she said we need to talk about it face to face. Also the last two days when I was on the phone with her she laughed some and even laughed at me when I asked her a question. I am very depressed and in the middle of a med change so I didn't think anything was funny.

I am just not sure if I can believe anything she says today. Therapists are master manipulators.

I think it might be over with her and maybe any T after this.

wow, the laughing thing is inexcusable and uncalled for, not to mention unprofessional. I'm so sorry she did that.

I don't blame you for wanting to terminate with her. I would want to terminate too.

Good luck confronting her. You deserve better.

But I will say that you shouldn't give up with therapy because of one bad apple. I can only imagine how frustrating this may be for you, but there are lots of wonderful therapists out there. I had to go through a few T's just to find the right one, but it's possible!

[Crook32]

We have been together 2 and a half years. So it really hurts.

Being "just a job" can actually be a very important position. There are many people who love their work and it plays a central role in their lives.

Yes I think it's good to be direct and talk to her about these things directly. It's not always easy to gauge someone's mental state over the phone but inappropriate laughing, or any treatment that feels unfair, is certainly something that's worth discussing.

[kecanoe]

I hope it went well.

[Crook32]

She said she was glad that I expressed my anger. Then she gave me homework on how to deal with the feelings I was going to have afterwards.

[kecanoe]

Originally Posted by Crook32

She said she was glad that I expressed my anger. Then she gave me homework on how to deal with the feelings I was going to have afterwards.

It seems like a good thing that t realizes that there is likely to be an uncomfortable response. And is ready to help you deal with the post-session feelings. I hope that whatever comes up is not too terrible.