Responses To Your Therapist That You Will Probably Never Say

[rainy_daze]

I need all my copays back

I had to look that term up. If only, goingonhope, ;).

T: Maybe it's a good idea to intellectualise what you are saying just now by writing a letter to mum.
M: You keep referring to my mum as if you are somehow my sister. You aren't. Please refrain from doing that, it is extremely annoying. Why not say "your mum"? Plus, I don't want to write this letter. Stop hassling me about it.

T: We've dealt with dad now, put that to one side.
M: Have we dealt with him? I haven't told you half of what I want to. Why do you keep calling him "dad", he is my dad, not your dad. Silly woman. Plus, he was a pure excuse for a "dad", so can we not call him the evil biological one? Especially if I have to suddenly put all that to one side, might as well not give him the title of "dad".

T: You did what was best for you at the time.
M: I really didn't. I did nothing that was best for me. Have you been listening to me at all?

Sigh. The parts I have typed the T has actually said, my replies I shall never say, as she has already explained that is how she talks with her clients, referring to their parents as "mum" and "dad". Infuriating. It also feels a bit patronising. I don't understand the purpose of talking like that.

I will keep doing my own work on helping myself, while the T can keep doing whatever it is she thinks she is doing :confused:.

 

[Nighthawk]

M:Even though you grew up in a box do you think you can step out of it a moment or is that your fear?

 

[shadowchaser]

So you are telling me that you grew up in a well to do family with parents that supported you in everything you ever did and to top it all of married your high school sweet heart. You two are still together and have 2 kids both on the honor roll. But despite all this you can feel for my situation and fully understand what I am going threw let alone have a working comprehension of my messed up mind.....

... ok where are you hiding the unicorn?

 

[rainy_daze]

Avoidance responses :whistling:.

T: How are you?
M: Oh, your clothes don't match today.

T: How are you?
M: Oh, this room could do with being re-painted.

T: How are you?
M: Oh, I need to nip to the loo, be back in a minute.

T: How are you?
M: Oh, I think I left the oven on at home, I need to leave now, bye!

 

[Tanishq]

Theresbut only when I feel bitter, I want to tell her that she only cares because I pay her to.

I have not consulted ptsd therapists, but have met hypnotherapists to get some help.

Yes, many times I felt she is caring because I am paying her fees.

 

[Hashi]

T: How are you?
M: Oh, your clothes don't match today.

rainy_daze, you made me laugh.

For me it's more like:

T: How are you?
Me: Not as beautiful, well-dressed, rich, secure or successful as you.

 

[Changing4Best]

I think I'll just lay down on this couch and go to sleep now.

 

[KGoulet92]

I've told my T she was wrong so many times, she's getting used to it! Of course she always ends up proving ME wrong...

I tell mine she's wrong and she ignores me and keeps on talking.

 

[Tanishq]

KGoulet92, your therapist sounds ignorant. Not good thing to do that. If you accept what person is saying that surely will lead to an understanding!

 

[Hashi]

she ignores me and keeps on talking

Seriously?

Is it time for a change?

 

[roaminggnome]

I know that I can recite what it is I am supposed to be doing to feel better but I've derailed. And am not doing these things. I would like a little sympathy which she didn't give. And I am forever grateful for that because it made me realize that I am in control and can help my symptoms should I choose. I have the ability to get back on track. I would like to thank my therapist.

 

[Ice_Fire]

T: Are you telling me your father sexually abused you?
Me: YES! Jeez woman where have you been for the last few months?
T: Yet you still wanted to live with him if he left your mother?
Me: Yes, mum told him to do it and he did- therefore mum's fault.
T: *looks queasy*
Me: *What are you looking like that for; I've already told you this! Haven't I...?*

Asterisks are not actually verbalised.