Posted by Karen_kay on January 9, 2004, at 23:52:55
In reply to Re: Dreamweaver get me through.. » Karen_kay, posted by DaisyM on January 9, 2004, at 23:36:55
I hope your birthday is enjoyable for you. That is a good time to reflect on things, but don't push yourself too hard, hun. I know that sometimes you let things unconsciously enter your mind during those times, at least I know I do, but try to relax and celebrate the day of your birth. It is a time to rejoice and be happy, not a time to drag yourself down. Just try to celebrate and be happy for the things you've accomplished and the fact that you are holding your own! And holding it well, I might add!
And don't worry that this is hard on him. He is TRAINED at this type of thing. He's been working at this for years and years. Yes, he's sympathetic to your pain, but at the same time, he knows how to not let it affect him. The extra appointments aren't hurting him. You are not a burden. If he couldn't fit you in, he wouldn't offer you the time slot. Take it, it's got your name on it! Please, he's offering you the help! He's reaching out his hand, now take it..... Funny story, my last therapist on our last session I asked for an honest evaluation and this is what he said:
"You are in a river drowning and people are throwing you rope after rope, but you are too busy asking questions. 'Should I take the rope? 'What if it breaks?' 'What if he's not strong enough to reel me in?'" He finally said, "Just take the rope and quit asking so many quesions."Your therapist is insisting that you "take his hand" and get the support that he can offer you. He can handle it. Please, do it for you, do it for your family if that makes you feel better. Do it for you therapist. Just do it hun. And don't feel guilty for taking someone up on an offer that they give.
I hope tomorrow you wake up with a clear head and the sun shining down on you. It does, you just don't realize it all the time. I hope you realize it tomorrow!
Waving my magic therapy wand, (I'll send it to you!)
Karen
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