Posted by Dinah on February 26, 2003, at 5:34:35
In reply to Weird therapy session, posted by Tabitha on February 26, 2003, at 1:10:24
I hate therapy sessions like that. Being the insecure creature I am, I usually call the next day to make sure everything is globally ok, and that we'll be able to sort out the details.
Overall, though, the long term effect is often good. Therapy is like any long term relationship. Things build up, even in therapists, and they're not supposed to let them out and yet occasionally do, and then you feel rotten. Perhaps more so because unlike a regular relationship, it often comes as a surprise. My therapist sometimes reminds me that there are two real people in the room, and that he can get angry but that doesn't mean the end of our relationship. Of course I have real fears of anger. But it can often move you past a block in therapy, because you realize that you've been doing things the same way for a while and you might be in a rut that is frustrating both of you. Or the therapist might be completely off base, but you get to talk it out and have them understand something they didn't before or correct a misimpression.
In my experience, at least, it hasn't meant a breakup. It's usually resulted in a deeper level of trust and mutual understanding. Possibly because there is a good level of commitment (albeit based on his part on a good steady stream of income).
Haven't you been feeling lately like you aren't sure that therapy is worthwhile? Forgive me if I'm not remembering correctly. Perhaps all of this will give you an opportunity to put those feelings in context.
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