Posted by Racer on December 11, 2007, at 13:01:43
In reply to Re: Won't go upstairs in my house or write on pape » B2chica, posted by Phillipa on December 11, 2007, at 12:25:23
> She isn't what you all seem to have no compassionate I've told her this and she just says why are you afraid. My answer if I knew I wouldn't be afraid. Phillipa
First of all, I did read her email to you, and didn't see anything at all wrong with it. She was straight-forward, and offered a very good solution to you. I didn't find it lacking in compassion. She can't prescribe medications for you, nor can she magically fix anything -- all she can do is suggest that you follow your doctors instructions, and that you call the doctor if you're having problems. If you're not getting what you want from her, maybe thinking about what it is you do want and discussing that with her will move you forward in therapy.
As for asking why you're afraid, that's standard -- it's the first question to ask in that situation. What are you afraid of? If you don't know the answer, which is very common, the next step is to think about what you're experiencing, describe that experience of fear, and work on discovering the roots of that fear. Your T isn't being dense, she's trying to start you on a path to discovering what your fear is based on.
Your T doesn't sound at all out of the ordinary to me. She sounds both compassionate and competent.
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