Posted by fox+grapes on February 16, 2009, at 13:37:20
In reply to Re: Therapist retired but we still are in contact. » Freudiannic, posted by Sharon7 on February 10, 2009, at 21:37:41
I find this discussion very interesting. I was googling about "therapist retiring" and this discussion came up. So I registered and I'm new to this board but would like to pursue a slight variant of this posting. My therapist is retiring in a few months and I'm beginning to feel very anxious about it. We've been working together for six years in two hour sessions, four times a week. Plus I do not have close contacts in this city (my sister left for another job shortly after I arrived following a psychiatric hospitalization.) I came to this city specifically for the treatment and have begun to make a few acquaintances. Has anyone experienced how to deal with the loss of such an intense relationship and start over? Do you have to start at the beginning? I'm DID and even after six years some parts are still having trouble warming up to this very experienced and professional psychiatrist. Most of the parts are on board and some integration is finally taking place. I hate the thought of starting over and don't even know where I will live. Wherever I can find a good therapist I guess. My doc and I have already discussed remaining in contact and he has assured me that we will be in touch occasionally. Help! What can I expect? I feel a serious loss coming on (after many others) and abandonment issues are rising.
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