Yesterday I had a bit of a mini meltdown and took a day off sick from work because I wasn't coping mentally at all. At 9 in the morning, I texted my therapist to ask if he had appointments available that day - - I didn't add context as we had a discussion about a month ago about how texting is for scheduling only. As my texting was two sentences every other week, I figured I shouldn't add any detail whatsoever and go by the book.

I didn't hear back from him till 4 (I later realised he doesn't work Mondays). He replied that he could see me the next day and that he hoped I was OK. I declined because by then my friend and husband had talked to me for several hours and I work a job where taking time off is frowned upon. I was also angry as anything.

I found his response upsetting because he didn't ask if I was OK or even why I wanted another appointment. I've seen him for nearly six months, and never asked him to see me outside our regular sessions. I haven't had something like this happen in years to me. He told me in session to contact him if I was ever in crisis, but now I wonder if that was just a bunch of garbage.

My husband and friend both say his response is appropriate. Is it? I think it's pretty heartless. I'm currently searching for a new therapist (with no luck!) because I think he's too rigid, but I'd still like to know whether I should say something about this to him. I was not in a good way yesterday so I'm not sure if I'm thinking this through correctly.