Posted by llrrrpp on May 25, 2006, at 13:04:42
In reply to Re: maybe the hardest talking I've ever done. LonG » llrrrpp, posted by Racer on May 25, 2006, at 12:48:21
Pathological Independence.
My life is becoming more clear to me all the time. My little brother, a perenially well-adjusted and satisfied guy sent me an email recently where he satirized my relationship with my husband, who needs to "teach my way-too independent sister" a thing or two. Racer, I think you're on to something. Why does life have to hit me over the head a few times before I listed to it? Well thanks for hitting me over the head, so to speak. Smart women syndrome. yes, you bet. Perhaps we take too many cues from the guys concerning this?I think T is not so concerned about my ability to reach out for help because I have been getting better about that. First of all, I am really open with my husband, and T knows this. Second, I have confided in several close friends, one of whom I have explained the life-threatening nature of my condition, and who is okay being my safety net, since husband is often out of town. T knows this, and he was proud of me. T doesn't know about psycho-babble (I HOPE!!! T- stop reading this- no fair!), but that's another example of me reaching out for help.
I'm going to give it a few more weeks to forge a "therapeutic alliance" before I make a decision to switch T's. I'm happy to be aware of these warning signs, however, and I really take your advice to heart.
Racer, and all others,
ll or LL is the perfect nickname. I think you know too much sometimes :)
-ll
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