Posted by Aphrodite on September 11, 2004, at 15:03:37
In reply to extra session feel guilty, help, posted by rubenstein on September 11, 2004, at 14:06:27
For the first 6 months or so of my therapy, I went once a week, and always tried to pretend to be perfectly fine. After a particularly rough patch, I broke down and asked to go twice a week. I worried (and still do worry) about all kinds of things like neediness, being high-maintenance, and taking up slots other people may need. But when I finally did it, the extra session made a huge difference in terms of headway and stability. If you go more frequently, you can keep the momentum going. Sometimes a week is an eternity, you know?
And as for taking up slots, Dinah said something once that helped. She said there are tons of therapists out there, and no one will go without help because we need a second session.
And as for the neediness, I still struggle with that. I just have to admit that I am needy -- I won't get better denying that. Nonetheless, I understand your fear.
Let your T help. Don't wait until Friday.
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