Posted by mair on September 16, 2004, at 16:12:54
In reply to Feeling very sad, posted by pinkeye on September 16, 2004, at 14:03:18
(((((pinkeye)))))
It seems like there should be some way to leave these relationships without so much heartache.
Today was my 6th session after a 3 week vacation hiatus, and it was the first session which I didn't feel like I was sitting there in full body armor.
I told my therapist today that by the end of the 3 weeks, therapy seemed so remote that quitting didn't feel like such a big deal. My T asked me if when thinking this way, I looked ahead far enough to see myself really missing the connection I have with her. When I thought about her question, I realized that what I most feared was the hurt I'd feel if terminating didn't mean anything to her.
It's very strange. I think you sort of have to give yourself over to Ts to have certain sorts of therapy accomplish much, but the risks just seem so great.
Mair
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