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Posted by Dinah on July 25, 2006, at 13:30:16
My therapist put my contact info, cell phone number, email address, home number too, in his cell phone. So now I'm a slot on my therapist's cell phone.
Is it awful of me to be delighted?
Posted by annierose on July 25, 2006, at 14:15:57
In reply to Hurricane preparedness, posted by Dinah on July 25, 2006, at 13:30:16
He's letting you know that you are important to him --- AND --- he doesn't want to make the same mistake again (and hopefully there will never be an AGAIN AGAIN!!!)
I'm glad he shared that with you.
My son's birthday is August 29th and he reminded me this morning that it will always be remembered as "Katrina". I reassured him it will always be the day he was born for me.
Posted by Dinah on July 25, 2006, at 14:35:40
In reply to Re: Hurricane preparedness » Dinah, posted by annierose on July 25, 2006, at 14:15:57
Well, I kind of not suggested it exactly. I asked him if he had my contact number on hand, in something he'd be sure to evacuate with. I was thinking he'd bring his address book or client list.
Then he took out his phone and entered the information there and then. :)
I'm trying to convince myself that if he then goes and does it for all of his clients, at least it was *because* of me.
I do think it was nice of him to reassure me, and the way he did it made me feel very cared about, and like he took it seriously or it was important to him as well.
I can't speak for the world in general, but I like having positive things to associate with a negative date. So now on the Katrina anniversary which is bound to be big around here every year for a long while, I can remind myself that something good also came on that date. It was the day Annierose's son was born!
Posted by daisym on July 25, 2006, at 15:36:54
In reply to Re: Hurricane preparedness » annierose, posted by Dinah on July 25, 2006, at 14:35:40
I'm glad to hear you are delighted, it makes me feel Ok about it too. I found out this weekend that not only does my therapist know my cell number by heart, he has my "new" home phone in his palm as well. That made me smile, and at the same time realize how fragile he knows me to be. AND he left a message on the house answering machine, something he hasn't felt he could do before. I feel like a little kid though, grinning to myself.
I'll second what Annie Said about Katrina. Hopefully you will never, ever have to go through anything like that again. The other thing I thought of...when you call now the phone will light up with "Dinah" calling. :)
Posted by Dinah on July 25, 2006, at 15:45:43
In reply to Re: Hurricane preparedness » Dinah, posted by daisym on July 25, 2006, at 15:36:54
grin. I like that. "Dinah" calling.
He's got two slots on my cell, so it seems fair. I also have him set up with a special ring on my cell. A very noticeable one. Although, come to think of it, I should given it the "Jaws" theme. Usually when he calls it's to change or cancel an appointment.
He knew my home number by heart and entered it without asking it, although he verified it.
You have a telephone message! Cool! I have a whole set of them. I copied them to my computer, then to my iPod. I never listen to them, but I like to know I can.
I hope there's never again such a good reason to evacuate, or a need to evacuate for so long. But we'll probably have to evacuate every few years, like we always have had to. We just take it more seriously now.
Posted by Tamar on July 25, 2006, at 17:13:31
In reply to Re: Hurricane preparedness » daisym, posted by Dinah on July 25, 2006, at 15:45:43
> My therapist put my contact info, cell phone number, email address, home number too, in his cell phone. So now I'm a slot on my therapist's cell phone.
> Is it awful of me to be delighted?
I think it’s lovely! I’d be delighted too.
> You have a telephone message! Cool! I have a whole set of them. I copied them to my computer, then to my iPod. I never listen to them, but I like to know I can.
I lost a phone message from my therapist many months ago, but he left another message a few weeks ago, and I too copied it to my computer and my MP3 player. I’m glad I’m not the only one!
Tamar
Posted by Tamar on July 25, 2006, at 17:14:37
In reply to Re: Hurricane preparedness, posted by Tamar on July 25, 2006, at 17:13:31
Posted by llrrrpp on July 25, 2006, at 17:30:44
In reply to Re: Hurricane preparedness, posted by Tamar on July 25, 2006, at 17:13:31
Am I strange? I hope that my T *never* calls me at home. I only want to see him in the office. I don't even like the thought that he has my number in his files! I'd rather get a call from the FBI, or traffic court, or ANYONE!!
weird how that sounds. "My T"
i don't ever want to be called because he's worried about me. I'd feel like such a weak loser. I don't even want to be called to rescheduled.
I've gotten 2 e-mails from him. I've read them a few times. They are nice. the first one is businesslike. The second one is more personal.
-ll
mind you I have a nice working relationship with T. He's okay, and I'm feeling like I've been able to make a lot of progress with him. He's funny and smart, and I like his attitudes. But I don't EVER want him to call me!!!
Posted by Dinah on July 25, 2006, at 18:33:34
In reply to Re: Hurricane preparedness, posted by Tamar on July 25, 2006, at 17:13:31
I'm glad he left another message! I think I remember when you lost the last one, or am I thinking of someone else?
I haven't heard from you for a while. Are you and he doing better together?
Posted by Dinah on July 25, 2006, at 18:41:53
In reply to Re: Hurricane preparedness, posted by llrrrpp on July 25, 2006, at 17:30:44
He never initiates a call except about scheduling. Well.... I think one day I left upset and angry, or just upset, and he called later to make sure I was ok.
But he's not one of those therapists with set appointment times. So if something comes up on his end or mine, we can reschedule. I almost never do, but he has been known to do it not infrequently. He doesn't even have to give me a day's notice.
And he answers my calls, if I specifically request him to answer.
So I can see where he'd have my home phone number memorized. :)
Posted by Tamar on July 25, 2006, at 18:54:51
In reply to Re: Hurricane preparedness » Tamar, posted by Dinah on July 25, 2006, at 18:33:34
> I'm glad he left another message! I think I remember when you lost the last one, or am I thinking of someone else?
You probably are thinking of me. I was very distressed about it. I'd kept the tape from the answering machine for months and when I wanted to listen to it I realised I'd somehow recorded over it. I love having his message on my MP3 player; I've only listened to it once or twice but it goes everywhere with me!
> I haven't heard from you for a while. Are you and he doing better together?
Things have been physically hard. My body doesn't like the glucophage much. (Thanks for your reply on Health, by the way.) But therapy has been pretty good the last couple of sessions, perhaps because I've left my inner 18 year-old out of things. I'm planning to post about it in a while...
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