Posted by gardenergirl on September 15, 2004, at 7:47:50
In reply to Re: P.S. re carpets » gardenergirl, posted by crushedout on September 14, 2004, at 20:31:27
Crushed,
Some pdocs do therapy as well. I admit I don't remember if you have one or even are on any meds. I was just including the idea because sometimes T's don't object to pdocs as much as they might to another T. As far as seeing another T without telling her...that's a really tough call. The idea that she won't "allow" you to see another is interesting. I can see her objecting. Does this mean that she would terminate you if you consulted another T? Could you frame it to her as a consultation that may last more than one session...just to work on this one aspect. After that, you can decide whether to stay with your old T or move on to the new.Although the idea of terminating with your old T and starting fresh with a new T...as much as that would likely be very painful...seems a good possiblity, too. In fact, in some ways, if you could do it, I think that might be best.
And please don't take responsibility for failure in therapy to work out an issue on yourself. I really believe your T is not helping you with this out of her own countertransference or perhaps inexperience with an intense transference?
I'm rambling. What I did not mean to suggest about pdoc is that you need meds!
I hope that clarifies.
Take care,
gg
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