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Apr 13, 2012, 01:59 PM
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I saw T yesterday and told him I had thought about cancelling because generally I'm doing well and I really don't know what to talk about in session. He said maybe it is time to take a break from therapy. I had been considering that myself lately, so it was good to hear him say that I am ready to wean off therapy.
He talked to me about the apprehensions that come up when I think about not having that rock to bolster me up. The fear that things will fall apart for me again if I stop therapy. He said I have been to hell and back since we met and of course before that. He knows that I rely on him to be my rock when it seems I have nothing to hold onto. But he assured me that he isn't going anywhere and I can come back when and if I need to. As I was getting ready to leave, he asked me when my next appointment is going to be. He said it is fully my decision. Then, he changed his mind a bit. He would like me to come in next week so we can more fully explore my fears about this change, and he wants us to then come up with a plan for reducing the frequency of our visits over time. A bit scary. I'm not really concerned about "missing" him as much as I fear being without that support system if things go awry. But we'll work on it. I really consider this progress for me. We'll just have to see how it goes in time. |
 Anonymous37917, BonnieJean, Gently1, mortimer
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Apr 13, 2012, 02:06 PM
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wow farmgirl scary and exciting at the same time .we are here for you
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Apr 13, 2012, 02:10 PM
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That is great progress! It's nice to know you've become well and stable enough to handle things on your own, but also nice to know that support is there again for the time you may need it. And there is going to be fear/uncertainty involved with change. Pretty normal stuff.
I don't have a T right now either, officially, but I still have phone contact with my 2nd T, from my parents' hometown. I kind of like not having/needing regular therapy session, but knowing that if there's a day where it seems there is a genuine need, I can call her. I don't feel that I really need to be in therapy right now, per se, and she agrees, but it's nice to know there's somewhere to turn for some support if I need it. I am on the fence about completely forgoing any therapeutic contact, though .....because I have this fear as I soon as I completely cut loose from it, I might fall into crisis. But I remind myself, I do have lots of new tools that I do know how to use ..... and I want to use them and the RL support system I have as much as I can. And I'll know if the need arises to not waste time; and I know you would do the same. You'll be fine. I think your T is good, that he really has his finger on your pulse, so to speak, and knows you pretty well and will assuredly handle this in the best manner for you. |
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Apr 13, 2012, 04:32 PM
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Good for you, it must be exciting to know that you are in a good space.
I think is great your T, is going to structure your transition, I think this shows respect for your insight. At the same time your T is taking responsible steps by helping you build on your success.  G |
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Apr 13, 2012, 04:36 PM
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My T doesn't seem to be in any hurry to have me leave.
Maybe she thinks I still have a lot to learn. Or maybe she just likes having me around!
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Apr 13, 2012, 06:30 PM
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congratulations on your progress!! YOU GO GIRL!!!
i talked with t a long time ago about quitting. was it time?, etc. and he said for me, to just do what i am doing, take a break when i doing good and then come back when you feel like it.. so that is what my therapy has been. go for awhile, get somethings handled, take a break, life happens again and then i go back for more. i think i will be with t until he retires, my hope then is to be done with therapy 100% |
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#7
Apr 13, 2012, 06:37 PM
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| BonnieJean, Gently1
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Apr 13, 2012, 07:22 PM
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Yeah for progress!!
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Apr 13, 2012, 07:56 PM
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Great news! I like the fact that he is going to process all of this with you.
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