Today I lashed out in anger on my facebook status. Just feeling tired of answering this question and that, or being told you gotta do this or that, and do it now.
My sister said my words were harsh, and no doubt wondered if I was referring to her. Sure, in part, but mostly I know she just really cares.
My therapist, Alice, on the other hand, has begun to irk me. Maybe I am being harsh in my perception of her, but you know what? I have some anger, and I need to express it.
In the beginning of our sessions together, she asked, as do all therapists, if I want to have my family privvy to my therapy sessions. I said no. That was how I had it with Eleanor for 12 years, and I wanted to continue that way.
So... when Alice calls my sister every time I miss an appointment, it pisses me off. I never gave permission for that.
I know that maybe what I'm going through now is a "different" situation, but I'm sorry.. I don't want my actions under anybodies scrutiny.
OK, I didn't call to cancel my appointments with Alice or Dr. Normil, today. My bad. Nevertheless, I need my own space.
My priorities now, medically, are with Dr. Burdette, and the cancer center.
I may actually have Alice close my case with the mental health center. I haven't found much benifit from it for a pretty long time now, anyway.
I'm mad because I can't walk very well, and it's scary. It's all just happening so suddenly. Maybe it'll change with treatments.
This is all very private, and nobody really has a clue what's going on inside of me.
I'm not saying I'm right. I may even be wrong. But if mad, angry, pissed, is what I am, then so be it. It's a crazy time, and I need to feel free to express myself. I don't want to hurt anybody, and I fully expect to be called out if I do. Don't want anybody to feel they need to walk on eggshells around me. But let's face it...if ever I was feeling sensitive, this is the time.
I don't particularly like being in the position of needing the care. I am more used to being the care-giver. Not quite ready for the complete roll-reversal.
Sometimes I go down the road of "why me"... that's a really stupid one. because why not? I don't think I'm being cursed because of past misdeeds. That kind of crap is bull-shit. Nevertheless, that silly question does pass one's mind.
Oh Shinnah Fast Wolf said that this kind of stuff happens so as to bring about a healing in the family. But I don't think my small but tight knit family has really been in the need for a healing. I think we're pretty together in that respect. Of course, lessons will be learned. Can't get away without that happening, unless you're completely unconscious.
Well, I guess I just wanted to vent here a little bit more.
addendum:
So I get a call from my therapist this morning saying "I need to close your case." No good reason why, except that I can't make it to the clinic as much as a need to, but she had said we could connect by phone when needed.. now suddenly not even that. Wow, nice support, huh? Fine by me.
We have a saying here--"fuck 'em"---"if they don't like what I have decided is best for me."
ReplyDeleteNear every therapist I have ever seen has been a complete waste of time and money. If I don't know my own mind by now then I never will. I get the feeling Barb you are of the same persuasion.