Posted by Wittgenstein on December 6, 2007, at 17:57:52
In reply to A book that has helped me understand my pdoc, posted by antigua3 on December 6, 2007, at 12:08:43
I read Kahn's book just as I was starting therapy. I was trying to learn as much as I could about the process and the book was a big help. I like the way it's divided up so it's easily manageable and you can just dip in and out of it.
You wrote:
"I'm going to stop being the over intellectualized patient, and give up my pc therapy behavior, and just be me."I really liked this phrase and it made me smile in agreement - it hits it right on the head - that's exactly what you've got to do (what we've all got to strive for - and it sounds like you're a big part of the way), and I hope your T will have the experience and dedication to see you through this and understand your anger and frustration, working with you through it. My T is forever trying to let me 'just be myself' and stop fretting that I'll upset him or make him angry.
I'm sorry you don't have the opportunity to see your Pdoc more often. Fair enough if you can store these feelings away until next time but if you find otherwise, do you have a way of touching-base with him and helping to put your mind at rest?
Witti
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