Posted by luvdove on September 7, 2005, at 6:11:01
Hi I'm a newbie round here, feel bit nervous posting but I am SO GLAD I found this website!!! My god I never realised there were so many people in therapy who had similar feelings as me! anyway my question...
Have you ever got a hug from your T? I've been seeing mine for about a year (twice a week) and there have been some very painful times where more than anything I've wanted - and felt I needed - a hug but then have got scared and ran off without asking... I know that its kinda against 'therapy rules' for the t to instigate it so the client/patient has to ask but it seems so humiliating... I don't know what my T's ideas are about touch etc (we shook hands at first session and thats been it) cause I think they're all different but can anyone relate to this stuff?? Wanting a hug but being terrified to ask for one? I know that if she said no I'd feel all rejected and yuck and that fear is enough to keep me from asking at this point... or even mentioning the subject.. but it's so frustrating! Any ideas personal experiences on hugging and/or wanting to would be sooo appreciated if anyone would like to share?
luv
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thread:551803
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