[SingDanceRunLife]

My T is going on vacation (to Africa!), and because of that, I won't see her for 3 weeks! That's an insanely long time! The longest I've ever been without her when I've been seeing her on a regular basis is 2 weeks, and that was rough! She also thinks (and I agree) that this is a critical time in my life...so I'm rather upset.

I don't even know what I'm going to do these next 3 weeks...it's not like I can call her or anything! And with the way things have been going...I don't know if that's so okay.

How do you deal when you have to go without T for a couple weeks?

[dizgirl2011]

Originally Posted by SingDanceRunLife

My T is going on vacation (to Africa!), and because of that, I won't see her for 3 weeks! That's an insanely long time! The longest I've ever been without her when I've been seeing her on a regular basis is 2 weeks, and that was rough! She also thinks (and I agree) that this is a critical time in my life...so I'm rather upset.

I don't even know what I'm going to do these next 3 weeks...it's not like I can call her or anything! And with the way things have been going...I don't know if that's so okay.

How do you deal when you have to go without T for a couple weeks?

Hey SingDanceRunLife, **huge hugs**, I had a 3 work break due to my T vaccation last year and will probably have it again in the next month or two and I'm not looking forward to it really.

I think keeping as busy as possible helps, even something small each day to do. Also keeping a journal or something that you can work on to take into therapy when T comes back, that also keeps you feeling connected with T somewhat.

I know it's definately hard. My T wouldn't allow or respond to contact if she was on vaccation either. If you can get the numbers of helplines and maybe see if there are any walk in centres in yur area that you can go to talk to someone during the break.

I really hope the time goes fast for you xxx

[BlessedRhiannon]

Dealing with it right now...not sure I'm dealing well, though!

My T provided contact numbers for both emergencies and for other T's that will cover her clients while she's gone. I'm sure your T will do the same.

I asked my T if I could email her, knowing that she would not read it until she got back, and that I did not expect a reply. She said that would be fine, and I've sent her one email so far.

I'm also journaling, trying to stay busy, reaching out to friends, and going on a vacation of my own.

[franki_j]

I feel you! I had to leave town for a little more than 3 weeks, but it actually ended up working out well b/c my therapist had to leave for a little less than a week at the same time.
But anyways, my last sessions was on June 7, and my next one will be on July 1 (in exactly a week tomorrow!) Ever since our last session, I've been counting down the days 'till July 1. I've sent her one email and called her once to schedule my July 1st appt. I don't plan on contacting her again until the 1st, but I am excited for my upcoming appointment.
Anyways, hang in there! I have a week to go until I see mine after almost a month without a session, and it def seemed like SO long (still does) until I see her, but I figure if I got thru the last couple weeks, then one week isn't that bad.
But yeah, maybe you can write out letters to your T (you don't have to actually send them) saying what you might say had you been in session. That might help. Good luck!!

[geez]

((SDRL)) I can relate to feeling upset about not being able to see T. I agree with what others have said in trying to keep yourself as busy as possible. I also spend lots of time here on PC for support and I find that helps a lot! :-)

[SingDanceRunLife]

Yeah, I'm definitely going to keep track of things by writing them down. I've been keeping a little list thing for the past week or so anyway, and I'm now expanding it to include more. I write things down daily, usually around the time I go to bed, so if I continue to do so, I'll have a lot written down and will better be able to discuss with my T how things went when she was gone.

I like to knit so sometimes when T and I are separated for a long time I will knit him something. Every time I sit down to do it, I feel a little bit connected with him, and I know he will come back and I will give it to him and it will feel good.

Writing things down helps, and so does staying busy. But having that little project going for T seems like it helps the most.

[SingDanceRunLife]

I'll certainly try to stay busy...though that would be easier if I had a job. I'm working on that though.