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For several reasons I have had to cancel therapy for the next 2 weeks then T is on leave for a week. So 3 weeks without seeing him. Last time it was so long was at xmas when he was on leave and I got in such a panic about it. I dont know whether its because this time Ive initiated the cancelling, but I felt a sense of relief that I dont have to suffer the anxiety of going to see T, being so vulnerable in session, the "closing up" when the session ends and all the emotions I feel in between sessions.
Just wondering if you think this is normal or a good/bad thing? |
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i know exactly what that feels like. last week i had to cancel this weeks appt due to scheduling conflicts and i was SO relieved for all the reasons you mentioned. and T is going to be gone next week so it was going to be a 2 week break. Buuutttt then i decided that while its easier to not deal with all the emotions of therapy, I am there for a reason, and if it was easy everyone would do it. So I decided to keep pushing forward and called and was able to cram in an appt for this week....i still feel some relief that T will be gone next week and I get a lil' break.
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I don't know if it's normal, good, or bad, noodle, but I recently went through it myself. So, you are not alone.
![]() ![]() ![]() I see T today after a 2.5 week break and I'm dreading it.
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It does not sound like much time has passed (and like you have other things on your mind to "distract" you from thinking about therapy this time); I predict you might go through the gamut of emotions between now and when you see T again?
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This is exactly right. I only made the decision a couple of days ago, and T only got back to me today (my appt was scheduled for today). and yes, I have other things on my mind right now that are distracting me from thoughts about T/therapy. I think you are probably right that at some point between now and then I will stop feeling relieved and start feeling lots of different emotions- and I don't know if I want to put myself through it. |
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I think this is all part of that push/pull type of thing that we all do with our T's at one point or another. I have not been able to see T Since the 27th of April due to insurance reasons and its been killing me. I text her several times and text her again today asking if I can actually call her tomorrow and she said yes. But maybe a month ago before my insurance issues took place- I wanted a break and didn't miss T inbetween sessions. I think it depends on where you are-at the moment and if you are welcoming the break-then that is okay and you can just use the time to be with "you" and try to take it easy.
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I know the feeling, noodle_82, and I don't think it's weird or bad at all. I think it's been a natural part of the therapy process, at least for me.
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feels kinda nice at times being on a break. i take breaks for months at a time. lets me be me for awhile.
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