Home Menu

Menu


Reply
Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old Jul 29, 2008, 06:12 PM
Moonkin
Guest
 
Posts: n/a
How? I mean i've already told her i loved her but i lied and said it was a motherly love...she only said "remember how old I am".....this is a big issue for me and I'm afraid by bringing it up I'll loose her and if I did...Im unsure how I would process in life......what do I do? My sessions tomorrow....bah....I just wish she knew i how felt without getting mad.......

advertisement
  #2  
Old Jul 29, 2008, 08:02 PM
(JD)'s Avatar
(JD) (JD) is offline
Legendary Wise Elder
 
Member Since: Dec 2003
Location: Coram Deo
Posts: 35,474
Moonkin, if you lose this T because you need to discuss this natural occurrence from a strong therapy relationship, then it will be her who isn't handling it right, not you.

I think you must know she can't reciprocate this "love" you feel for her. That's really a good thing for you.

You can continue to know it's there, your feelings, but need to continue to counter the thoughts rather than feed them.

If you do need to open it up and discuss it as a therapeutic issue in session, then try and say just that: "I feel like I need to discuss this and work through it in session."

It's better to work through it with the T, actually, because then you will be able to develop an even stronger and better therapeutic relationship that will aid in your future healing. Good wishes on your decision.
__________________
How Do I bring Up Erotic Transference?
Believe in Him or not --- GOD LOVES YOU!

Want to share your Christian faith? Click HERE
  #3  
Old Jul 30, 2008, 05:35 AM
imapatient imapatient is offline
Grand Member
 
Member Since: Jul 2008
Posts: 795
Her comment about the difference in age shows she knows what you're talking about.

She’s not going to terminate. It’s a normal, expected part of therapy. It’s a sign of progress that you’ve developed these feelings for her, believe it or not. Therapy is tough and it needs to get very intimate to get at your issues adequately. If you can’t feel intimately about your T, there’s a problem.

She’s not going to hate you for it. It’s not an insult to her.

It’s normal, usual, expected. It most likely happened to her at some point with a T of her own. It’s happened to other patient’s of hers—she’s probably dealing with it with other patients right now.

With the age reference she was giving you a reason to understand that a relationship won't result from the situation. So she knows.

What she doesn’t know is how strong your feelings are or how vulnerable you feel.

If she’s good she’ll take the lead once you get enough syllables out of your mouth. In one way it was the hardest part of therapy to deal with it—and it went on forever—it didn’t get cleared up all at once.

Talk it about however you think is best, but if you’re having great problems talking about it directly—as I did—try talking about the way you feel about the situation. If you can’t talk about her directly, talk about the feelings and the fears and uncertainties you have. If you talk about your feelings “about” the topic you can let her know how important it is to you and how sensitive your feelings are. Get the ball rolling and let her know what you want her to do to carry forward on the issue.

I had problems making eye contact with my T about various things, and I think I went through several sessions making no eye contact at all while this issue was brought up because of how tough it was.

You’ve seen others, male and female, posting here about there dealing with this issue. You can get through this, and people here can help.

Tell her your fears about saying what you want to say. That’s crucial for her to know and for you to say.

Tell us how it goes.
__________________
out of my mind, left behind
  #4  
Old Jul 30, 2008, 11:10 AM
lauren_helene's Avatar
lauren_helene lauren_helene is offline
Poohbah
 
Member Since: Feb 2007
Location: Some where
Posts: 1,320
I once thought my T didn't know about the ET but he did. Your T does too and its okay and normal.
__________________
My new blog

http://www.thetherapybuzz.com

"I am not obsessing, I am growing and healing can't you tell?"
  #5  
Old Jul 30, 2008, 11:14 AM
Angel_of_the_Past's Avatar
Angel_of_the_Past Angel_of_the_Past is offline
Grand Magnate
 
Member Since: Jun 2007
Location: Ohio
Posts: 3,527
Try talking to her straight forward. Be honest and authentic with your feelings. I've found there's nothing a "T" hasn't heard, felt, or experienced.
Good luck,
Angel
__________________
Peace does not dwell in outward things, but within the soul...
Ange
l
Reply
Views: 1359

attentionThis is an old thread. You probably should not post your reply to it, as the original poster is unlikely to see it.



Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Oh noooooooo - Erotic Transference. Anonymous29412 Psychotherapy 23 Jun 17, 2014 03:51 PM
Erotic %#@&#! %#@&#! %#@&#! %#@&#! %#@&#! pinksoil Psychotherapy 9 Jul 24, 2008 08:58 PM
Need the PC Wisdom Regarding Erotic Transference Discussions lauren_helene Psychotherapy 2 Jul 13, 2008 07:27 PM
erotic transference Psychotherapy 9 Sep 04, 2007 12:47 AM
Erotic Transference pinksoil Psychotherapy 43 May 21, 2007 01:06 AM


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 10:27 AM.
Powered by vBulletin® — Copyright © 2000 - 2025, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.




 

My Support Forums

My Support Forums is the online community that was originally begun as the Psych Central Forums in 2001. It now runs as an independent self-help support group community for mental health, personality, and psychological issues and is overseen by a group of dedicated, caring volunteers from around the world.

 

Helplines and Lifelines

The material on this site is for informational purposes only, and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment provided by a qualified health care provider.

Always consult your doctor or mental health professional before trying anything you read here.