Posted by annierose on December 12, 2006, at 22:13:03
In reply to I don't know...(sorry, really long!), posted by peddidle on December 12, 2006, at 21:36:15
I read your post and it's not weird at all. It is perfectly "normal" (and I hate that word) to miss seeing your therapist. She holds a big place in your emotional world right now, and you look forward to her being there at your special time each week. There will be a void. There's no question about that.
As to how to help with that void --- well that's the bigger question. Everyone deals with that so differently. I spend time here for starters. My babble friends always seem to understand and help me with long breaks. I also practice yoga and go more often when I'm not seeing my therapist. Is there something special that you can do for yourself? Massage? Pedicure? Something that you can do during your regular appointment time?
I think I understand your need to want to run into her. You want to see her more often. Do you see her? Does she acknowledge you? It would freak me out - I would probably go the opposite longer way just to avoid running into my therapist - but I suffer from social anxiety so I guess that fits me.
But yes, I think your T meant it when she said to call her if you "freak out". Some therapist are better at phone conversations than others. I tend to hold my angst until I do get to see her in person. When we had our longest break, I did call her during a distressing situation. She left me a message that helped so I didn't call back even though she left her cell phone number. Just hearing her message was enough comfort for me. Just knowing that she knew what was happening.
Good luck and stick around babble over break. It's okay to jump in and out of babbleland. No one keeps track. Just don't forget to collect your $200 for passing GO.
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