[cocoa58]

I am in a "therapy break" this week. Its hard for me - in fact, I was getting rather exhausted because in addition to therapy, I have a lot going on including job hunting and interviews.

So, I originally asked for a "therapy break" this week - but then went back and forth on it.

So my T made the decision for me - and he was probably right to do it.

But I'm having some issues with it. My therapy kind of centers me right now, and without it, I feel a little panicked.

I am trying to keep busy and I go for a guitar lesson today which I have to drive for (a little ways) and I also will call a friend today.

But has anybody else done anything like this - how did you cope? I know I'll live w/o therapy/counseling - but I've been at this for a while and it gives me some security.

[WikidPissah]

I guess I am weird, but I always appreciate the mental break when my T has gone away. I am usually like "Yeah, vaca!"... I find it kind of nice to not have to talk to anyone, not have to think about talking to anyone, not replaying talking for several days, and not feeling freaked for an entire day....but again, that's just me and I'm kind of a freak. Maybe on your normal T day you can curl up with a stupid meaningless book...I usually choose a lame fiction novel that takes little to no concentration. Or I watch a dumb ***** comedy. I also have always taken those weeks to steer clear from any self-analysis or therapeutic thinking. I stray from my strict diet and eat a candy bar. I do everything to give my "whole self" a break.

[geez]

cocoa I too share the same angst about having a break from T. I find myself feeling very secure knowing I have an appt every week - same day. Thank you for posting this. I need to plan ahead and will be fitting a gym workout in my schedule. - I plan to do something positive for me during that time.

Hope this time passes for you quickly ((cocoa)).