Posted by Patches on July 17, 2001, at 17:07:34
In reply to Therapist problems, posted by JennyR on July 17, 2001, at 5:45:26
Hi Jenny,
It is so very confusing when these issues arise. I feel the same way sometimes, except my t. doesn't ever question me about how I feel about him. I have told him I care, probably more than I should, but understand about transference and all that. I guess I just wish he would say he cared too. I think therapists are so afraid to get into that area, but if they only understood how important it is for their patients to know they really do care about them. We're not asking them to be in love with us; just to say and show they really do care. I've never had anyone really show me that my feelings mattered. Sometimes my t. can show such empathy, but then suddenly I feel so shut out like I'm just part of his job... and a bother... like I feel and have felt to everyone who has had to put up with me. Good luck Jenny. Keep in touch.
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