Posted by Daisym on February 28, 2011, at 14:09:45
In reply to what to do with scary dream about T, posted by pegasus on February 28, 2011, at 12:19:11
I'm a big fan of discussing dreams like this. His associations could be useful and keeping it from him is another way of defending against him - you are "handling" the dream on your own, keeping the scary material out of therapy. I know you don't want to "waste" time rehashing something but as my therapist would tell me "this is your work in therapy." Perhaps acknowledging your hesitation to bring it and why and asking for a conversation, not just your own free-associations might help it go a little deeper.
Because I think this is a deep dream and might have more than the obvious going on. I'm struck by the joint pleasure (biking) turning into a weapon for him to use against you. This is different, IMO, than him abruptly leaving you. I'd wonder what part of yourself is worried about getting killed?
Just my thoughts - let us know what you decide.
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