When we are doing something else that requires attention is not a good time! I use to have a huge amount of trouble after my sessions, when I'd be driving home processing and driving at the same time; can't tell you the number of times I suddenly realized I was going way too fast on little winding country roads or drove past my exit on the highway, etc.

I understand about not being able to shut it off effectively though at those times and recommend displacement with something that doesn't have quite the emotional weight; like what you will be doing at work/school tomorrow, what you want to make for dinner and if you have all the ingredients, an upcoming event, etc.

When you are alone, I didn't have as much problem; would sit in my comfortable chair (that just happened to be a la-z-boy/recliner like I sat in for therapy!) and I'd have my journal, clipboard/paper and books around me, kind of make it a study session as well as thinking. I'd also make sure it was not likely I would be disturbed or that I had a way of "escaping" so if I was crying or something the person wouldn't see too much before I was in the kitchen suddenly making something (husband :-)

The shower is good for thinking and I went to bed before my husband so could do a lot of thinking and crying then, before sleep/he came in.