Posted by Annierose on January 1, 2005, at 16:04:50
In reply to Re: Forever therapy - Spoke to my therapist, posted by mair on January 1, 2005, at 13:24:07
I guess I divide my friends/family/co-workers into 2 camps: those that I share that I go to therapy (very few people) and those that I don't. My co-workers do know I go twice a week, but most of them have gone or do go to therpy, so they are less judgemental. I also was involved in a terrible court case, and they were supportive of my need for help to get through that nightmere (that ended Dec. 21:) I feel protective of my therapy around my family. We are a divided bunch. I did see my T three times a week for 6 weeks this winter (the final phase of court + holidays + sharing with her an issue I held back). I never told anyone, not even my husband. I pay out of pocket what insurance doesn't cover. My husband is not likely to find out. But why keep it a secret? That is a question I guess I need to explore. For me, it doesn't feel like shame. I just don't feel I need to justify it to him. He wouldn't understand.
Dinah, you did ask how can we find this support in the real world. I do feel the theraputic relationship is unique. And that is why they are so highly trained, to take us on. I just don't think it is possible. Yes, I have friends that I draw support from and lean on, but it's different.
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