[Dezdemona]

My T is going to be going on holidays for two weeks. I'll have one week where I dont see anyone at all for counselling, and the second week I'm seeing my new PDOC. I'm a little anxious about not being able to see my T. I have been doing a lot better in terms of lifting myself out of crisis situations...but there's always a chance, right?

We talked a bit about it today. She suggested planning ahead for that week, and during the usual time of session, do something extra special; maybe even writing a letter to her, or do some extra journalling.

Have any of you done a visualization exercise? Where you find a quiet place, relax your body and picture a "safe place" that's your very own. I find this exercise helped a lot.

I feel sad though. I'm not sure why. I mean, I guess its normal to feel kinda anxious when you know that you arent going to have the privilige of a therapeutic safety net under you. It'll be a challenge.

Thanks again for listening.
--Dez

[vivir]

Have some faith in yourself girl!!!! You said yourself that you have been doing alot better lifting yourself out of crisis lately...if you've been able to do it lately, why wouldn't you be able to do it now?

I'll be rooting for you! :O)

[PasDeDeux]

It's very hard when they go away. I hate when I cannot see mine. Try to keep very busy and write a lot to your T.

[(JD)]

It sure is difficult, and what you are feeling is SO normal when you have begun to make (or have made) that connection to your T, imo!

I have been in psychotherapy with the same psychologist for umteen years, and I see him 3x a week... so when he goes away for 2 weeks...it has a HUGE impact upon me. I go through the SAME concerns and reactions each and every time. (I don't remember this..but T tells me, to assure me..that he always returns, I'm always ok... etc)

I think writing during the normal therapy session time is a great idea! We are creatures of habit..and doing some therapy, albeit self care therapy, is good!

[PasDeDeux]

Also you might want to rent the movie What About Bob with Bill Murray. It's about a T going on vacation. It's very funny and may cheer you a tiny bit

[Dezdemona]

Thanks, guys! I guess I'm worried about it because I have been feeling a tad insecure, lately. However, I think I have a good plan in place, and also a good support system here and at home.

[PasDeDeux]

I think it's a very common feeling and I am glad you are going to keep up on this