Good session with counsellor

Saw her tonight and it helped so much. She had some new ideas for me to try to build self esteem / confidence. I know they will be hard, as so many of them conflict with "old messages" from childhood, but I can see they will help. Then I saw my GP which was also useful, especially when he said not to worry about getting to the end of this set of sessions with Ruth (the hospital recommended 10) as he will fill out another referral if I need more sessions. That was such a relief. It makes me feel that I can use these sessions freely, without worry about an end date. So I have come home feeling positive (and exhausted!).
Now I just have to get through this week and the second of my parents' evenings, and then it will be half term - a whole week with NO TEACHING!!!!

Thanks for being here for me.

Caroline

well Caroline, Im thrilled for you. It sounds like Ruth is pulling out all the stops for you as is your doctor.

I wonder why that is?............................... Could it be becasue they see in you someone who is really worth while and they want to do all they can for you?

Just a thought.

Well done for you Caroline. Im counting the days till your half term.

All the girls

{{{{{Caroline}}}}}

I'm so glad it went well. I'm glad you don't have to worry about the amount of sessions you have too. It sounds like you have a great cousellor and GP.

And a whole week with no teaching. I bet you can't wait!

A whole week of no school for me and no teaching for you...I'd say that's pretty cool.

(((((Caroline)))))
So happy for you that the sessions with the t won't be stopped !! That should take off some of the pressure on its own.
& then a whole week off
Teaching is hard work anyway, without any other complications.

Very good to hear!

((((((((Caroline))))))))

((((((((((((caroline))))))))))))))

this is great news!!! i am so glad that it worked out this way and that Ruth and your GP are so willing to work with you. i agree with all the girls...you are definitely worth it. take really good care of you and enjoy your week off!!


shadow

((((((((((((((((caroline)))))))))))))))

that's all wonderful news

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it sounds like things are working out well

Thank you, girls. I know that my counsellor and dr see me as very worthwhile. I'm trying to see myself less negatively in response. Ruth was talking about evidencing - ie, using what I can observe as evidence of my own self worth. I'll keep working at it.

We'll count the days together - actually, I think I am counting the lessons!

Caroline

Thank you Gem.

Yes, it's good to have that worry removed; it's been hanging over me for some time.

And I agree, my counsellor and dr are really good. I am very lucky, I know.

Caroline

No kidding, tamzin! I am sure we will both have a good time.

Caroline

Thank you, zorah.

Yes, knowing my sessions are going to continue for the foreseeable future really helps. And you are so right about teaching. Fortunately today I get some of my non-contact time - that too is very much appreciated!

Caroline

Thanks, Sarah.

Caroline

Hi shadow

Yes, I am so glad it is (at last) all seeming to come together. Thanks for the compliments.

Caroline

Thak you, kimmydawn.

Caroline

Thank you, fuzzy.

There are some good bits of the uk NHS - just not enough of them!

Caroline

Thank you, compgeek. Yes, at last things are starting to fit together for me.

Caroline

Im glad you had a good session caroline. glad things are going better for you.

Thank you wanttoheal. I'm glad too. It's been a long time coming, and to see glimpses of the light helps so much when things have been so black for such a long time.

Caroline

Lol I count down the lessons too. Have been doing for about three weeks now.

How many for you now, tamzin? I'm down to 7 (I don't teach on Friday morning!)

Caroline

Five left...

two for me.....!