[childofyen]

Usually I see T every Fri, but this week's session is tomorrow. I want to go because I like seeing her... but I have nothing to say. It's been pretty intense for me for the past month or so. The last few sessions were hard for me. I told her about dark stuff that I never share and rarely think about. She was supportive. I like her. I want to go. I have nothing to say. What do you folks do on days where there's not much going on?

[skysblue]

One time I tried to cancel my appointment because I felt 'blank', that I also had nothing to say and nothing to report. My T called me back and told me that was the best time to come. She said, "Of course you must come." So, I'd say you have nothing to worry about. Your T knows what to do.

[Wren_]

A few times I've thought there wasn't much to talk about, and then somehow we ended up talking more than ever so maybe once the session starts you'll find that happens? Meanwhile maybe you could think about if there's anything you would like to address that you haven't talked about for awhile?

[mixedup_emotions]

Oh, I totally get that feeling at times....It's very frustrating....

[Perna]

Yes, it can be a frustrating experience, especially when one knows there actually are things there that would be good to discuss but one can't access them.

I would start by talking more about what you have been talking about, just see if anything else comes up or if your T has any thoughts for you, etc. Just restate stuff you've said, but in a different way or wonder what your life might have been like if those things hadn't been part of your experience, etc.

[Wren_]

How did it go?

[childofyen]

Originally Posted by tigergirl

How did it go?

Thanks for asking!

It went well. I'm glad I didn't have an agenda because she certainly did. We revisited some issues she wanted to revisit, which lead us to some new stuff, which helped us make progress on some old stuff. I was relieved to not have to tell her I had nothing to say... she just took over. I didn't know she had it in her, but I'm glad she does.

[Wren_]

made me smile reading that; that's wonderful it worked out and that she was able to catch up on some issues with you that she was curious about and that led to progress

[skysblue]

Originally Posted by childofyen

Thanks for asking!

It went well. I'm glad I didn't have an agenda because she certainly did. We revisited some issues she wanted to revisit, which lead us to some new stuff, which helped us make progress on some old stuff. I was relieved to not have to tell her I had nothing to say... she just took over. I didn't know she had it in her, but I'm glad she does.

There have been a couple of times when my T took the lead and I so appreciated it. Once, when I really wanted to avoid something and I came into session with lots of 'filler' but she took over. It felt good, actually. And another time when I warned her I had nothing, she was prepared. Whew;
Glad it went well for you.