Posted by Emily Elizabeth on July 21, 2005, at 20:48:36
In reply to My T leaving agency *trigger*, posted by rabidreader on July 20, 2005, at 18:36:20
I'm sorry to hear that your T is leaving. Please post to us when you need support through this transition.
Pinkeye seems really angry on your behalf. Anger is important. But, I'm a little worried that she might have scared you about how the next few months will be. Her situation was an especially ugly one. There is another side of the coin.
You may actually deal with it better than you think you will. How long have you been seeing this T? Do you feel better than when you started? Sometimes, if you have had time to heal a little in treatment, you might be stronger(and more able to cope) than you realize.
Also, and this may be too early to think about this sort of thing, but sometimes a new T can offer a different perspective on you and your life. Then you can kind of take the best the each of them has to offer (Old T and New T).
I'm not trying to minimize the difficulty of your situation, but I guess I just want you to know that you will make it through. I want you to have a little hope.
Also, I think it would be fine to talk to your T about your feelings about him, whether you want a female T, etc. As you know from reading here, lots of people have strong feelings toward their therapist. It is normal and I wouldn't think that they would prevent you from seeing another male T if you want.
Take care of yourself.
Best,
EE
poster:Emily Elizabeth
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