Oh, I've been thinking about my T's vacation also and all I can say is that I have had to increase my antidepressant meds and am now going 2 x per week.

I was so traumatized by his absence--it was worse than I can say.

Dang. I also have a hard time talking about what his vacation does to me but this time I called after the first week back to leave him a message about our session (I do this sometimes, just so he can help me to hold on to some thoughts that pop up on delay.) When I do this I let him know he doesn't have to call me back. Anyway, one of the messages i left about the session included the statement that I was traumatized by his vacation.

I didn't consciously leave that information on his machine because I didn't want to discuss it, but if the shoe fits I'll wear it.