I've been seeing my current T almost nine months. I think we've developed a good working alliance, can deal with transference issues, and are working on trying to get me to more securely attach to her/him. So...I don't understand T's forgetfulness of what I consider rather important parts of my history, such as having been hospitalized in my early 20s, a two-year relationship w/boyfriend in college which is a big deal considering my diagnoses, two trauma issues when I was younger, etc. We talked briefly about these things about seven months ago and T took brief notes.

The hospitalization issue came up last session and T acted surprised to learn of it, and again, took notes. T is about 63-66, successful private practice for past 30+ years. Now, I'm seriously wondering if I should bring his forgetfulness up...in a casual way, worked into a conversation, such as:

Me: I had problems with medications at (name of hospital).

T: You were hospitalized?! What year, or how old were you?

Me: Yes. I was around 22. We talked about this several months ago. OR
Me: Yes. I was around 22. I think I told you several months ago.

Is this normal for Ts to forget important history, especially as it relates to the client's diagnosis? And should I bring up previous conversations about these things as they come up? T's pretty busy and I don't expect her/him to recall everything, but this is beginning to make me feel a bit like T's not paying attention to what I say more of the time than I thought...and that maybe I'm not so much of a priority. Feels hurtful.

Any thoughts, opinions, suggestions will be greatly appreciated. I know threads on Ts' forgetfulness has come up at least once in the past, but it hadn't happened to me yet, so I wasn't sure what I'd do...or feel. Thanks a bunch~~