Hi Loco4,

While my T doesn't allow outside communication, I understand the feeling of being clingy. I recently discussed this topic with my T--if he did allow outside communication how I would take full advantage of it at the risk of seeming clingy. His response was basically that it's not clingy to have interpersonal needs. To me, from what you've mentioned, it seems like this is the precise situation where your T would want you to call i.e. "despite your inner critic". If it helps, maybe set boundaries for yourself at first? For example, a rule like "I'll only call T once between sessions" or something like that. Maybe that will help you feel more in control of your needs/impulses and reduce the feeling clingy--it would for me if I were in your situation. Good luck!