I don't mind teletherapy that much, although I think not having to go to the office twice a week has compounded the issues I'm having. There is no reason for me to get out of bed and nobody is expecting me to be anywhere.

Yes. I'm having to discipline myself to schedule my days and do things like choose decent clothes to wear, even though we're doing only video. I decided when teletherapy began that I would dress as nicely as I would have in person. Otherwise I feel like all I want to do is roll out of bed, do a half-azzed session, and flop back into bed. This way, at least I feel like I've done something productive - even if I do end up back in bed.

I don't like looking at the therapist when we talk in person, but I do look at her on video.

That's interesting! One of the things about televideo that I do like is that I can study my therapist's face. For example, during our last session she was jotting something down on paper and I was able to really look at her. It struck me that she looks like a wise elder. That made me feel good. Not something I had particularly noticed in person.

I've been having a hard time waking up and wanting to have a session. Today, the therapist suggested/asked for the third time if I wanted to come in for a session and if that would be helpful since then I would have to get out of bed. I declined the other times but said yes this time. So I'll be going on Thursday. I hope I can get up. I am going to wear a mask, but I admit that I'm using it not just as a shield against germs but also as a childish way of hiding. She asked me if she should wear a mask. This somewhat bothered me because it implies she isn't necessarily wearing a mask with the few clients she has been seeing f2f. I just worry that she'll get sick. There has been an explosion of cases in our area lately. But I told her she can do whatever when we meet.

I think it's fine if, for the time being, you feel like hiding behind your mask. Actually, I've noticed a number of people saying the same.

She also said to bring my dog and I admit that was a big motivation for why I said yes.

That is awesome!!! Wow! What kind of dog do you have?