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Originally Posted by Chronic
(((Shezbut))) The one thing I really try not do (easier said than done) is to think about how far away my next session is- I'm unable to cope with the length of time, so I try not to think any further than this morning or this afternoon or this evening.
I write him emails but don't send all of them- when I am telling him things in the emails it feels as though he is with me even if I dont send it.. I do email every week and thankfully T is ok with this. Although waiting for his reply causes me great distress it's really important for me to know that he is there even when I'm not in his office. It is a comfort.
I also try to use distractions but like Echoes I usually go for unhelpful ones. Sometimes just going for a long walk with my ipod on distracts me for a short time. Is there anything you have upcoming- like a holiday or special event- could you go shopping or plan to do something in relation to that?
I'm sorry it's so hard  |
Thank you Chronic
You're right. I need to spend my time in the present, rather than kicking myself over the past and wishing for the future. Good point! When I was in DBT, I noticed that it worked very well for me. I'll have to get back into being present in the moment.
I'll also have to check to see if I can call or send an e-mail, in these rough moments, to help me through those times.
I am big into going for walks (with my iPod too) in the country. I sure do miss those times up here in the north! But getting the exercise at YMCA is better than none. It does put my mind in a different state for a while. Maybe daily, during tough times, would be a good thing.
Thanks so much for responding to my post!