Dash
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- Nov 14, 2008
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- INFJ
Dash - I've totally thought about creating a therapist character.. well.. sort of. Especially since I want to be a counselor, I figured I could just talk out or write out what I want to say, and then figure out what my response would be if it were someone else telling me the same thing. I don't know if I'm at a point where I want to take THAT objective a view of myself yet, though. XD
Ah yes...very similar to what I do. In fact I actually do - do that sometimes, but when I use the "imaginary friend" (lol) method, it's almost like it becomes another person entirely, yet I still can be in touch with their emotions towards me...which seems to be exceedingly theraputic for me.
I think this is an "ability/thing" that I do in more than just one area...as I do the same thing when I'm learning new martial arts techniques.
Not precisely on target, but I was wondering if anyone else has the same problem with therapy that I do. That is, I always feel bad for monopolizing the conversation and want to ask my therapist if there's anything on her mind or that she wants to talk about. I have to constantly remind myself that I am paying boku bucks to spend an hour being completely selfish.
AH HA! Yes, indeed I would feel guilty. I went to therapy only briefly when I was 10, and I didn't feel selfish then. But if I were to go now...absolutely yes. I don't know if you read my post about "imaginary therapists" or not...but I even feel guilty for being selfish with THEM/HER! I think it might have to do with having STRONG Fe. We're so afraid of the other person feeling burdened that we're almost reluctant to talk. Normally though, it isn't a problem (as much lol). Because if we were to talk to a close friend/bf/gf about an issue, we wouldn't feel (as) selfish because we've probably helped them through many things too. I guess it depends on the person you're talking to though =/.