Posted by fallsfall on October 4, 2005, at 6:56:21
In reply to Thank everyone, posted by Dinah on October 4, 2005, at 3:14:42
It is really hard to start with a different therapist. She will never be the same as your first therapist. Can you look at it as a *different* kind of therapy? Maybe even with different goals?
Of course you miss your first therapist. When I changed therapists we talked about my first one for 2 months or more (twice a week). He really was able to help me with my grief about leaving her. And it may take some time before you can talk about him with her. That's OK, too. Give yourself the time. Do what you can, and forgive what you can't. Some of the things that made it hard for you to talk to her are the very reasons that you are there. So you could think of it that you are giving her a demonstration of what some of your issues are - that is productive!
Can you see her before you leave on your trip? I hate to think of you skipping a week. Remember you were going 3/week or 2/week before. You need the support right now. Does she have another appointment available this week?
She may or may not be a long term therapist for you (because you may not stay in the area, because she may not meet your needs). Can you try to let her help you in the here and now? You can worry about the future in the future.
Pharmacies should not run out of the meds that we need!!!!!!!!!
I'm here, cheering you on.
Love,
Falls.
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