Posted by Tamar on October 1, 2005, at 17:35:18
In reply to Re: Driving by...Tamar, posted by Pfinstegg on September 27, 2005, at 18:27:28
Hi Pfinstegg,
Sorry I’m late replying; I’ve been extra busy at work.
> It's so nice to talk to you directly, as I love your posts, and think they show such insight and thoughtfulness. I did talk about it with him before (free association- no choice not to!).
It’s really nice to talk to you too! I love your posts too. You know so much and you’re so perceptive.
> I'm still with him, but once I terminate, which I think you have, I think I'd be very fearful of his moving or dying without my knowing it. Mine says he doesn't actually terminate- just stop intensive work, and then allow people to "check in" when they feel the need. Would yours do something like that?
Ah, what a good idea. I love the idea of not terminating; terminating just seems so final. Did I understand correctly that you’re in analysis or something like it? Maybe it makes sense not to terminate in analysis. I do know I can go back and see my former therapist if I need to, but he mainly does short term work and going back would lead to another termination, probably in just a few weeks. I don’t know if I have the resources to lose him again. However, several people at Babble have suggested that I might go back to him, so I’m considering it… it’s just hard to face the possibility of a further loss when I’m still not quite through this one…
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