Posted by Marie1 on October 11, 2001, at 7:30:50
Hi, Judy.
Haven't seen you posting much lately - good to see you're back! How's the pregnancy going?
I said I'd let you know what I thought of the book In Session (I know books should be underlined; why can't we do that here??? It seems so simple!!) But I digress...
I guess the most I got out of the book is that transference, even the feeling of being "in love" with your doctor is normal and happens frequently. I wish the author had dug more deeply into romantic transference; I kept waiting for that but it seems to me she basically just skimmed the surface. And I was disappointed that she didn't offer any suggestions to the reader as to dealing with her feelings. It was just sort of...okay, here's how you feel, here's how your doctor should handle it, but nothing about Will it go away? or How do I handle the sadness? or even If I'm being a good little patient just to please my therapist, how therapeutic is that? Maybe I should try some other books to see if these questions are addressed.
I've been handling my own transference by trying to wean myself away from him, trying to see him in the same light as other people do. This attachement is so strong, I'm afraid I'll never be able to say goodbye.
I know you said you found the book helpful, could you elaborate? Hope to hear from you.
Marie
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