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Posted by wishingstar on May 4, 2006, at 22:48:45
In reply to Re: inner child stuff » wishingstar, posted by curtm on May 4, 2006, at 14:42:09
> ** That is like a double-edged sword for me because if you are trying to help me through listening to what I have to say, I will whine (poor me.) If you are trying to help me by suggesting what what might be best for me to do/change, I will get defensive and flippant.
>Wow, reading this line really hit me. I do something very similar! I want her to listen and let me whine, but then I get mad at myself and wont be real with her. But when she tries to come up with solutions, I get mad at her and dont feel heard, and wont talk. I dont think that I've ever been outwardly defensive with her (at least I havent felt like I have), but there is definitely a big internal battle going on where part of me just wants to walk out with a string of profanities and never come back. Other weeks, shes the greatest person I've ever met. Very black and white.
As you mentioned, trust is also a huge issue for me. I trust her with my thoughts, but not so much with my emotions. When I've told her I dont feel heard in the past, I felt like she sort of blew it off (oh, thats just transference.. etc). But the trust is getting better. One day at a time.
I'm glad you've had such a great experience with your pdoc. It's amazing how much one good therapy relationship can do. :)
Posted by wishingstar on May 4, 2006, at 22:49:29
In reply to inner child stuff, posted by wishingstar on May 3, 2006, at 20:58:28
Posted by wishingstar on May 4, 2006, at 23:11:25
In reply to Re: inner child stuff, posted by fairywings on May 3, 2006, at 23:02:05
You know, I had a moment of fear when I first read your post.. the anaology you used (kids throwing temper tantrums and how I'd react to it) is EXACTLY what my T always uses to try to convince me! I thought.. oh no, could she possibly have read my posting? But a second later, reality come back. :)
I dont have any children myself.. however, I've taught preschool for several years (4 year olds) so I've definitely experienced my share of temper tantrums. I do feel that way sometimes. I havent asked her why she is so stuck on it, but maybe I should. It might lead to some good insights.
Posted by curtm on May 5, 2006, at 8:40:46
In reply to Re: inner child stuff » fairywings, posted by wishingstar on May 4, 2006, at 23:11:25
I thinks it's cool that you reply back to everyon, shows that you do listen and that you need people to listen to you. Sometimes I do that too when I really feel like talking.
As far as:
>> I have a weird habit of picking random stuffed toys or other things to "take care of"..
Maybe we should have a little "tea party."
Posted by Poet on May 5, 2006, at 9:00:04
In reply to Re: inner child stuff » wishingstar, posted by curtm on May 5, 2006, at 8:40:46
If it's the Madhatter's tea party count me in!
Poet
Posted by curtm on May 5, 2006, at 10:28:29
In reply to Re: inner child stuff, posted by Poet on May 5, 2006, at 9:00:04
OK. We are having a "tea party," but you need to pick which character you are going to be...I'm sure they will go fast, so be on the ball!
We'll let all the characters come, even if they weren't there in the story, OK?Here's the list of characters:
Alice
Mad Hatter
Caterpillar
Cheshire Cat
March Hare
Queen of Hearts
Tweedledee
Tweedledum
The Walrus
The Carpenter
White Rabbit/Dodo
Alice's sister
Doorknob
Bill (I don't remember him)
Bird in the Tree
King of Hearts
The Rose
DormouseReagy, set, go!
I choose the White Hare. He is always late. and he babbles.
Posted by B2chica on May 5, 2006, at 11:15:53
In reply to This is going to be fun!, posted by curtm on May 5, 2006, at 10:28:29
although it's a tough choice between the mad hatter and the cheshire cat, i must say i'm feeling abit like a doorknob lately. so i'll be that.
b2c.
Posted by zazenduck on May 5, 2006, at 11:26:07
In reply to This is going to be fun!, posted by curtm on May 5, 2006, at 10:28:29
I'll be the walrus cause I know the song
I AM the walrus
I am the WALRUS
goo goo ja joob goo goo ja joob
Posted by curtm on May 5, 2006, at 11:39:07
In reply to This is going to be fun!, posted by curtm on May 5, 2006, at 10:28:29
I chose the White Hare, but it might be the White Rabbit. I'm not sure. Oh well, you know what I mean. "ooh, Im' late, I'm late."
Posted by wishingstar on May 5, 2006, at 11:49:17
In reply to This is going to be fun!, posted by curtm on May 5, 2006, at 10:36:27
ohh, great.. can I be the dormouse? I dont really know any of the characters, but he sounds like he'd be a cute little guy. :)
Posted by ClearSkies on May 5, 2006, at 11:58:06
In reply to This is going to be fun!, posted by curtm on May 5, 2006, at 10:28:29
I'll be the dormouse since that's what I usually am!
CSThank you Curt
Posted by ClearSkies on May 5, 2006, at 12:15:44
In reply to Re: This is going to be fun! » curtm, posted by wishingstar on May 5, 2006, at 11:49:17
Oops, a cross-post. I was going to be my mousey self, but maybe I'll be Tweedledum.
or Tweedledee.
I can't decide now :-(I see a thread consolidation coming our way...
Posted by muffled on May 5, 2006, at 12:18:50
In reply to This is going to be fun!, posted by curtm on May 5, 2006, at 10:28:29
Posted by muffled on May 5, 2006, at 12:20:50
In reply to Re: This is going to be fun! » wishingstar, posted by ClearSkies on May 5, 2006, at 12:15:44
> Oops, a cross-post. I was going to be my mousey self, but maybe I'll be Tweedledum.
> or Tweedledee.
> I can't decide now :-(
>
> I see a thread consolidation coming our way...YEAH we need a thread consolidation cuz I tweedledum, but really we can share CS :)
Muffly
Posted by Poet on May 5, 2006, at 12:50:10
In reply to This is going to be fun!, posted by curtm on May 5, 2006, at 10:28:29
Queen of Hearts.
Off with their heads!
Poet
Posted by wishingstar on May 5, 2006, at 13:11:17
In reply to Re: This is going to be fun! » wishingstar, posted by ClearSkies on May 5, 2006, at 12:15:44
I dont see why there cant be 2 little mice. It's a make believe story anyway, so heck, we make the rules! :)
Posted by john berk on May 5, 2006, at 13:25:33
In reply to This is going to be fun!, posted by curtm on May 5, 2006, at 10:28:29
King of hearts for me, please, i never get to feel like anything close to royalty in reality, thanks curt...john
Posted by curtm on May 5, 2006, at 13:29:49
In reply to Re: This is going to be fun!, posted by john berk on May 5, 2006, at 13:25:33
You and Poet will make a nice pair. She is kind of dominant though, huh?
Posted by john berk on May 5, 2006, at 13:40:16
In reply to Re: This is going to be fun! » john berk, posted by curtm on May 5, 2006, at 13:29:49
HAHA, That was right on, we will be a good pair, a dominant card is just what i need, although i want to try to keep my head at this party...john
Posted by curtm on May 5, 2006, at 13:47:32
In reply to This is going to be fun!, posted by curtm on May 5, 2006, at 10:28:29
Somebody call Dr. Bob!
We need him at the party, too!
Posted by ClearSkies on May 5, 2006, at 18:36:56
In reply to Re: This is going to be fun! » ClearSkies, posted by wishingstar on May 5, 2006, at 13:11:17
That B very true!
I'se still a mouse in my heart.
Twichy, flea ridden (who knows?), colourful, short hair, short legs....it's still me!
Posted by Phillipa on May 5, 2006, at 22:02:31
In reply to Re: This is going to be fun!, posted by ClearSkies on May 5, 2006, at 11:58:06
Alice I want to be the star!!!!Love Phillipa
Posted by Daisym on May 5, 2006, at 22:21:29
In reply to Re: This is going to be fun!, posted by Phillipa on May 5, 2006, at 22:02:31
NOOOO! I wanted to be Alice, just cause I feel like everything is out of place and I'm either too big or too small all the time.
I guess I'll be the Cheshire Cat. I definately am good at hiding behind my smile.
I want cookies with my tea, btw.
Posted by Phillipa on May 5, 2006, at 22:32:32
In reply to Re: This is going to be fun!, posted by Daisym on May 5, 2006, at 22:21:29
Maybe be could be twin Alices? Love Phillipa
Posted by curtm on May 5, 2006, at 23:37:46
In reply to This is going to be fun!, posted by curtm on May 5, 2006, at 10:28:29
Dr. Bob is running out of time.
Do you think he might be the Mad Hatter or the Caterpillar?Thank you phillipa and daisym for for finally choosing to be the "Alice twins." We wouldn't be able to start the party without you.
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