So it seems that T may be out on medical leave longer than she initially anticipated. My mood is in The Pit, although slightly higher than it was last week and on the weekend, when I didn't have a plan, per se, but I was thinking about ways to end the pain.

I texted my T a few times, and she encouraged me to contact my Pdoc (He does therapy, in addition to managing meds.). I was supposed to see him this coming Friday, but I was in such a horrible state that he's seeing me sooner, tomorrow morning.

I'm anxious. My T is the only T I've ever seen (if you don't count the marriage counselor that my then-spouse and I attended, MANY years ago; this counselor was less than helpful, and we didn't go back after 1 or 2 sessions).

Do people generally develop transference during brief therapy? I feel like I want to fight against it, if it starts happening. My T is a woman 8 years older than I am. My Pdoc is a man; I don't know how old he is, but I suspect I am older than he is.

For people here who have had a temporary T while their T was not available , what was your first session like? Did the T ask a lot of questions or just let you talk?

Pocket riders would be appreciated, too. The appointment is tomorrow at 11:30 a.m.

Thanks.
--Cool

P.S. LC ("Little Cool") has A LOT to say, but I hope she won't completely take over the session.