[Butterflies Are Free]

My T is on vacation next week and I am happy for her. I am out on medical leave right now and my mother heads back home on Sunday. I am going to a support group and will be seeing a temp T once or twice next week - wanting tips on how to help support myself - what has helped whe your T is away?

[Wren_]

how long is your T away for and has your T given suggestions on what might help?

[lostmyway21]

My T was away last week and the only thing that got me through was the constant email contact. Good luck. I know how hard it is.

[Screenager]

I was very dependent on my T until recently, and was very upset and scared when I found out she'd go on vacation and I wouldn't be seeing her for three weeks. I had no idea how to get through this time, as I could often barely get through the week between sessions.

But I actually find the time without my T to be relieving and liberating. I'm finally learning to let go of that focus on her. I'm spending this time doing many good things for myself that I enjoy. I'm seeing that there is a life beyond my T, that she's just a small part of it, and I don't miss her at all.

I can't speak for others of course, and I might not be the best example because my dependence/focus on my T was something I mostly perceived as painful and not benefitial, but maybe you could also try to make the most out of this time and do things you enjoy, meet friends, perhaps try to look beyond T...

Good luck.

[Butterflies Are Free]

Thanks - she will only be away for a week. I have some tools: journaling, support group, talking to friends, this forum, etc...

I've found journaling helps. I journaled like crazy over Christmas and New Year, it got me through. Time passes, hang in there!