Posted by lucy stone on July 25, 2004, at 20:44:31
In reply to Laying down vs. sitting--redirected from med board, posted by zenhussy on July 25, 2004, at 18:06:46
Your T must have a psychoanalytical focus. I am doing an analysis and I go 4 times a week and lie down. My T says that it is freeing and allows you to concentrate on what is going on in your head without distractions. I find that is it helpful for me for that reason, sometimes even looking at the ceiling is distracting and I cover or close my eyes. It that what is going on with you? You also mentioned that you don't know what to do with you hands and arms and feel self conscious. I feel very exposed on the couch because my analyst can see me but I can't see him. I cope with this by bringing a fuzzy throw with me and cover up during sessions. I tell him that I know I will be done when I can have a session uncovered! Perhaps someting like that could help you. I didn't start tying down until I starting going 3 times a week, though. I'm curious about using it for 2 times a week therapy. My T also stresses that my position is totally up to me, and that I can sit up if it is better for me. I do sometimes sit up. If lying down isn't working for you you need to talk to your T about it. I don't think she would continue to encourage to lie down if it just doesn't work for you.
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