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In two days I'll see my T again. My last session I wrote him a letter and left it on my way out explaining my Attachment and Transference with him. I've had so much anxiety over it (We have NO contact between sessions). I've been researching and reading a lot here and on other sites about how and why Transference happens.

I know that he can't and won't return the feelings and mentally I know why. It would be damaging, unethical and so on... but that's not what I feel. I've turned to self-defeating talk.

This is going to sound stupid but I keep thinking things like 'he won't return feelings because I'm not attractive, I'm not ambitious enough. I'm just some crazy lady he sees he probably laughs at me when I'm not there.' It's things like that and it hurts me. Im starting to feel more ashamed of what I did and I'm struggling to convince myself to go back in a couple days. Why can't I think logically....

I can't shake it and it's becoming hard for me. Have any of you struggled with this? How did you overcome it? If we do talk about my letter, should I tell him I'm having these feelings?

Thanks ahead of time.
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I have been experiencing the same thing and often fall into the self-defeating talk. I have to keep reminding myself where those thoughts originate from and remind myself that even though it is painful that I am not getting what I feel I need from T it is not her responsibility to give them to me. Transference can bring up alot of mixed emotions, conflicting thoughts and frustration, but I plan on utilizing the transference to transform me and heal me.

I encourage you to discuss your feelings with your T. Sometimes just putting it out there decreases the emotional impact.
(((Eiko)))

Forgive the lateness of my reply; I intended to get around to this much sooner.

Yes, I've definitely struggled with the negative self-talk. Still do, sometimes. Mine is more along the lines of "I'm too damaged for him to fulfill any of my needs," "He only pities me," etc.

The only way to overcome is to talk this stuff out with your T and receive assurance from him. I know it's wickedly difficult and terrifying, but it does get easier with practice.

Hugs.
Ghost, Thank you so much for coming out and telling me about your experience!! It was so reassuring to know that someone related.

Affinity, No worries on the time, I appreciate you taking the time (whenever that time was) to reply. It's so amazing to know that you understand.

I have the most amazing news!! My T read the letter I wrote and he totally reassured me that he was not going to refer me out, that it was OK to feel this way, it's happened before and he even helped me identify what it is I'm searching for. I couldn't have done it without all you guys!

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