Posted by pegasus on May 9, 2011, at 9:57:33
In reply to Pressure, posted by Tabitha on May 6, 2011, at 5:09:47
Hi Tabitha,
I don't recall your work situation, but it sounds awful. I'm sorry that you have to deal with that. If it's terrifying, and you feel clueless, then no wonder you can't wind down at the end of the day. I'd be ruminating all night, too.
Your concern about accepting your Ts story - that it means maybe you aren't becoming as independent as her story says you are - is interesting. I can relate to that. I guess reframing things in a more positive way, and pointing out progress that might otherwise escape our notice, is part of what a T can be good for. And allowing the possibility of her view containing truth seems good. So, there's the question of where that line is between just adopting her view wholesale because you can't make or don't trust your own, versus developing your own view, which perhaps derives elements from the parts of her view which resonate for you.
I wish you lots of success dealing with this intense pressure.
- Peg
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