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Originally Posted by SallyBrown
There are people -- including therapists -- out there who will see past your stutter. And although I'm not sure from the way you say it, I am hoping that it is not the case that somewhere inside you really think a therapist should ignore you because of it -- because I really really hope that you believe through and through that you deserve to be heard. 
You'll find a T who realizes that our girl's wicked smaht. (Or shahp, if you like, which my Nana from Eastie favored.) Don't let that thought bog you down. |
Shout out to Easties...woot. Thank you Sally. It's something that I used to be able to manage quite well in the professional world, but is overwhelming at this point in my life. I know it's the initial speaking that I need to get past.
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Originally Posted by Crescent Moon
Only thing I can think of, is that isn't the break would be temporary? If I'm right in my memory about that - then maybe you could look at the cons as a push in the direction of giving the program a chance - and maybe you'll find out by having to deal with a different therapist - whether the pros are enough, or whether the cons are too much. It'll give you another perspective. And maybe you'll come out of it with a firm desire to find another therapist, or a firm mind about the one you have being the one for you.
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I will be on a temp break for two weeks, but my thoughts at this point are not returning to t, as heartbreaking as that feels right now. I've had one session since April that did not feel frustrating. My only peace were the weeks I took away from him in June.
Thanks for helping me focus folks. I did email another T, and he responded (quickly), and I may set something up for when I come back. I most likely am going to interview a few t's and try to find one that specializes in anxiety.