I saw my therapist in the grocery store. It surprised me how horrified I was. She was talking with someone. I panicked and turned down the closest aisle. I don't think she saw me. I never did get my yogurt. I just quickly paid and left.

I always imagined myself being calm if I saw my therapist in public and just casually saying hi on my way by, not cowardly dodging her and running in the opposite direction.

I am disappointed in myself since i have felt fairly comfortable around her. I don't know why I acted that way. I have fantisied about being friends with her after therapy. Intellectually I know this is not possible but that does not stop the emotional me from wanting this. It can be hard at times to realize one of the people you feel most comfortable discussing your life with is someone who will never actually be apart of it. It is weird when your internal "fantasy" world is interrupted by the harshness of reality. I have to wonder...would she even remember my name if I had approached her??? She has so many patients. Weird to think about since I usually feel really connected with her in therapy.

Does anyone want to entertain me with your reactions to seeing your therapist in public?