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Anxiety and the double session

Posted by crushedout on August 8, 2005, at 13:48:56

I'm feeling extraordinarily anxious. About just about everything in my life. and I don't know what to do about it.

I had my first double session today (separate issue, really). Wow that was long. I mean, I've had double sessions before but not with this therapist.

It was really helpful in that it allowed me to get very deep into talking about the transference, and I admitted a lot of stuff I've been feeling about her lately and how it relates to stuff I've felt about previous therapists. I was able to tell her exactly what I was thinking, even though sometimes it was very embarrassing and made me feel very vulnerable. She kept telling me that the more open and honest I can be, the more possible it will be for us to do the necessary work. And I know she's right. And it's helpful for her to constantly remind me of this.

I did feel very disconnected emotionally from a lot of the stuff I was saying. The only feelings I was aware of were: exhaustion, embarrassment, self-consciousness, and anxiety. But I wasn't able to *feel* the longings that I was telling her about. It was more like I was reporting something I know I've felt in the past and I know I'll probably feel again. I guess that probably made it easier to talk about because I was sort of shut down to it.

Now I wish I could calm down. I'm way overstimulated. I wonder if I need a new med. Ugh.

My therapist is really good

Posted by crushedout on August 8, 2005, at 14:17:28

In reply to Anxiety and the double session, posted by crushedout on August 8, 2005, at 13:48:56

I was just thinking about how when I tell her I'm feeling insecure and want her to reassure me, she doesn't. She just looks at what I'm feeling and why I feel insecure and what the need is. Instead of just jumping in and trying to fill the need. Even though I kind of want her to, that's not what I pay her for.

My former T wasn't able to restrain herself so well. Or maybe she just didn't see the value in it. But there is real value in it. Because if you fill the need, it might not be there to analyze and understand anymore. And then what's the point of being in therapy?

It's really hard though. It's not so much fun. It's work. :(

I feel really down today. But I'm trying to make the best of things.

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