Posted by onceupon on August 2, 2008, at 13:10:02
In reply to Re: what did he say? » Annierose, posted by Dinah on August 2, 2008, at 10:50:28
I guess I'm curious too as to why there's such a discrepancy between your therapist's comments and your self-evaluation. Not that I think that one or the other is necessarily "right," but it's just interesting that he would have such a "fierce" response to something that seems so untrue for you. IME, it's difficult to convey sentiments fiercely unless I actually believe them. (But then again, I'm not a very good actor.) If your therapist is usually more laid-back, his fierce delivery seems to indicate that he must really believe whatever it is he's saying to you.
Not sure if there's a point to all this rambling, just thinking out loud. Could it be that his departure from his usual demeanor is throwing you off base with regard to evaluating the accuracy of his statements?
I think I get the scary part of it though - about the inferred expectations. I think I would feel scared too.
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