Yep! That’s what my therapist left me with yesterday. I was told my identity was that of a 16-year-old girls. I have no true understanding of my strengths and weaknesses. He could see my strengths/my talents…but he didn’t believe I ever had the time to discover them.
This saddened me at first. Then it made me mad. I thought he was wrong. Then I realized that if it was pissing me off so much there must be some truth to it or it would bother me that much.
So, how in the hell am I suppose to find my identity at 45? How does that effect my depression?-further isolation? I had no identity for years and it never bothered me before-my brain is confused enough-does it need more? I know I’m a horrible speller. There’s one weakness. How many do I need to come up with to have an identity? How many talents?
PS-smiley face is fake. I’m not feeling all chipper today. I didn’t need to hear that yesterday from my therapist. That’s why I like to see Psychiatrist first then therapist-at least i see her tomorrow.
May 13, 2010 @ 04:12:38
Wow, that must be a hard thing to hear from your therapist – is he going to help you work through that?
However, silver lining: At least he didn’t tell you your identity is that of a 16-year-old boy!
May 13, 2010 @ 05:53:22
I have no idea. But, thanks for the laugh! identity of a 16 year old boy would’ve pushed me over the edge!