I found out yesterday that my therapist is retiring soon. We've been working together for almost four years, and he knows more about me than just about anyone else. Its one of the most meaningful relationships I've ever had. After he told me, I cried for about 6 hours straight. I've talked to some of my good friends about it, and they've been great (except for my boyfriend, who responded "Well, that sounds a bit excessive!"). I had an extra session with my therapist today to talk about my grief process with this. I was feeling a little better, but now it feels like my grief is melding together with my depression, and I'm starting to feel very anxious and overwhelmed.

Has anyone else out there had to deal with losing a fabulous therapist? What helped?