Re: How does one deal with dreading therapy? » alii

Posted by Penny on April 30, 2002, at 11:24:48

In reply to How does one deal with dreading therapy?, posted by alii on April 30, 2002, at 9:23:30

Alii,
Can you pinpoint a certain thought/perception you have before these sessions you dread? What could be the common thread? You say it's not before all sessions and not always when you are dealing with tough issues...is it when you have something you have to say to your therapist that makes you nervous? Or could it be a particular tough issue you're facing. I apologize as I'm sure you've already thought of these things.
The main thing I've gotten out of my therapy thus far has been that things have to get worse b/f they will get better. Meaning, if I am to ever overcome my issues, I have to face them head-on and survive that. Otherwise, they'll continue to subconsciously haunt me.
I have a fear of confrontation, and any time I think I have something to confront with my therapist (any time maybe we ended the previous week on a not-so-good note or I have something to 'confess' to her), I can barely make myself face that session.
When does the feeling of dread subside? During the session? Afterwards?
Penny

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How does one deal with dreading therapy? alii 4/30/02
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Re: How does one deal with dreading therapy? » alii judy1 4/30/02
Re: How does one deal with dreading therapy? » alii Penny 4/30/02
Re: How does one deal with dreading therapy? » alii Fi 4/30/02
Re: therapy dread.... alii 4/30/02
Re: therapy dread.... never dreaded it! cmcdougall 5/2/02
Re: therapy dread.... never dreaded it! waterlily 5/2/02
Re: therapy dread.... never dreaded it! cmcdougall 5/5/02
Re: Or on the other hand. . . Zo 5/6/02
Re: Or on the other hand. . . waterlily 5/6/02

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