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Originally Posted by Mari
Dear Bobby,
Of course he thinks it is a good idea. It works for him.
I think she pushed some buttons for you.
This is what you get to talk to her about.
Discuss these exact authority issues with her.
Let her do some work instead of spouting stuff that works with 90% of her other patients.
I like firemen too. They "get" it. They are extremely responsible and and follow rules and regulations. Yet they are cowboys in that they can't really take direction. -- at least that is my impression.
Would that work for you? . . . . talking about how you tested and so on? Maybe if she had that info about how you see yourself, she can be more useful to you.
M.
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I am afraid that the more information I arm her with, the more she will stereotype me. If somebody comes in every other week and says they can't sleep and they are usually depressed, shouldn't you throw away the rule brought and try to be supportive...almost like working from scratch. I agree with you about firemen....I wish I had their courage or counterphobia. I don't think my therapist has the enthusiasm a young idealist therapist might have and take that stress. My issues of aging might also be getting to her....just a guess. I do find her feminine which I told her and which she liked and I like her finding humor in things I say. Sometimes I think she thinks I am ridiculous.
I also get the impression nobody walked over her and she doesn't understand the psyche it builds up.
I guess I really want her to do some work unless she truly thinks I am hopeless
Bobby