Posted by Dinah on January 17, 2009, at 10:08:31
In reply to Re: Deep Down » Dinah, posted by DAisym on January 17, 2009, at 1:43:03
I totally understand the expectations part. When I was telling my therapist about my efforts at socializing, he was so excited and proud of me. It immediately made me anxious, because I don't like to feel that I need to keep doing that for him to be happy with me.
It may be especially hard for you if you if you were raised with what my husband and I call "the tyranny of high expectations." Our parents were supportive, understanding of our failures, but confident that we would do the right thing, get good grades, etc. They trusted us. We understand the downside to such confidence and support.
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