Yes, this has been REALLY hard for me in the past.

T lets me call/e-mail as much as I need to to get things out of my head. There have been times where I've left tons of voice mails, and sent loads of e-mails (not asking for a call or e-mail back, just to get stuff OUT) and it has helped some.

Now that I've been seeing him for so long, it's getting easier to manage that time between appointments. I saw him last Thursday and will see him this upcoming Tuesday (he is on vacation). I usually see him twice a week, with contact in between appts, so this is a long time for me. He has told me I can leave voice mails and e-mail as much as I need to, but I haven't had to do it once. I have written a long journal-type e-mail, but I haven't had to send it. It feels good to have reached this point...but on the other hand, when he comes back, I bet I will need a lot of contact again for a little while just to reassure myself he's really "there" again.

Do you know your Ts policy about contact between appointments? Is it okay to leave voice mails? Can you journal and bring it to your appointment? Maybe knowing what your options are will help you come up with ways to manage that time between appointments.

For me, PC is super helpful between appointments. It feels good to be able to come here and get support from people who really get it.

Lots of to you!