Posted by Dinah on February 28, 2002, at 17:11:05
In reply to therapist on maternity leave, posted by Penny on February 28, 2002, at 15:40:15
Hi Penny,
I wish I had some sage advice, but I don't. Only sympathy. My therapist recently got married and all I could think was "How long will he be gone for his honeymoon?" and "Boy am I glad he's a man. If his wife gets pregnant, he probably won't miss more than a week or two." So believe me, I understand your feelings.
I can imagine your worry over the substitute therapist. Do those silly therapists think they're like washing machines at a laundromat? This one is out of service, please use the one down the row a bit. They think too little of themselves or of the time and effort it takes on our part to build a trusting relationship.
Can you rely on your psychiatrist for emergency help if necessary? At least you know him.
I hope I'm not depressing you even more. I just don't quite understand the concept of a substitute therapist.
With my sympathy,
Dinah
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