[ShrinkPatient]

Because of the deep snow and well below freezing temperatures, therapy will probably end up cancelled tomorrow. In already bummed out. With Christmas break and all, I feel like I've barely seen my T.
It always takes some time to get back in the swig of therapy after breaks and the less often I see her the longer it takes.
Anyway, the snow has been beautiful today but I would have rather had rain!!
I'm starting to feel detached

[Leah123]

I am sorry. I HATE when a session is cancelled and know it's worse after the holiday break. I hope you find some peace and a pleasurable distraction, take good care of yourself and maybe write her a letter if it'll help you stay feeling connected.

[tametc]

Originally Posted by ShrinkPatient

Because of the deep snow and well below freezing temperatures, therapy will probably end up cancelled tomorrow. In already bummed out. With Christmas break and all, I feel like I've barely seen my T.
It always takes some time to get back in the swig of therapy after breaks and the less often I see her the longer it takes.

I relate to this. I have been so frustrated due to illness and brutally cold weather. I haven't seen my T since Dec. 6 because of car problems, illness, and holiday schedules. I am supposed to see her tomorrow afternoon, but I feel as though I have either the flu or a sinus infection (which impacts me more than illness ever did before, thanks to MS, diabetes, and just plain getting older!). Plus, we in Wisconsin are being urged to travel only if absolutely necessary, since we may experience wind chills of 50 to 60 below zero! I have to drive 1 1/2 hours one way to therapy, and I think it would be foolhardy of me to risk traveling. C.R.A.P.

I'm sorry you're bummed out. Will your T connect with you by phone? I left mine a voicemail asking if we could do that tomorrow, but I don't know if she'll do much more than her usual very brief, i.e., less than 5 minutes, "touching base" by phone.

Hope you are able to get some kind of support to get through this until you can start going to T again consistently.

I'm hoping to make some phone calls tomorrow to see if there's any way to get a free or very low-cost severe weather survival kit for my car. I can't afford to buy one, nor can I afford to make my own. I have some of the items I need, but others are too expensive for me. Oh well, at least I'll try to be proactive about the situation.

[ShrinkPatient]

Originally Posted by tametc

I relate to this. I have been so frustrated due to illness and brutally cold weather. I haven't seen my T since Dec. 6 because of car problems, illness, and holiday schedules. I am supposed to see her tomorrow afternoon, but I feel as though I have either the flu or a sinus infection (which impacts me more than illness ever did before, thanks to MS, diabetes, and just plain getting older!). Plus, we in Wisconsin are being urged to travel only if absolutely necessary, since we may experience wind chills of 50 to 60 below zero! I have to drive 1 1/2 hours one way to therapy, and I think it would be foolhardy of me to risk traveling. C.R.A.P.

I'm sorry you're bummed out. Will your T connect with you by phone? I left mine a voicemail asking if we could do that tomorrow, but I don't know if she'll do much more than her usual very brief, i.e., less than 5 minutes, "touching base" by phone.

Hope you are able to get some kind of support to get through this until you can start going to T again consistently.

I'm hoping to make some phone calls tomorrow to see if there's any way to get a free or very low-cost severe weather survival kit for my car. I can't afford to buy one, nor can I afford to make my own. I have some of the items I need, but others are too expensive for me. Oh well, at least I'll try to be proactive about the situation.

Here I'm complaining that I haven't got to see My T my standard twice weekly and you haven't seen your T in a month. My T even saw me once during Christmas break.
I'm in Indiana and our temperatures are 20 to 30 below but I don't have to worry about such a long drive. Also, I'm not currently ill. It's just awful that you have all these illnesses keeping you down and even if you felt well, you'd still have to drive so far in such crummy weather.

I can always email my T and if I need to, she will talk with me on the phone. However, the office is still open and my appointment wasn't canceled so I was just whining for no reason.

Btw: I have 4 wheel drive and I keep a cold weather kit (of sorts) in my SUV. I hope you can find some help getting one together for your car. It's really important to keep your car prepared for the worst.

On a lighter note. My cat is driving me crazy wanting out then right back in 2 minutes later.

[stopdog]

My cat keeps checking all the doors, like the good outside is behind one of them. We are having single digit temps with below zero wind chills and the pets are quite unhappy about being cooped up.

[Perna]

I always hated winter and the weather and worrying about whether therapy would be cancelled, etc. Even after my first termination, I had nightmares about therapy and it being on after years, one-time meeting but then being cancelled because of the weather/snow. I feel for you.

[HealingTimes]

I'm really sorry to hear that. Can you have a phone session?

[tametc]

Originally Posted by ShrinkPatient

I can always email my T and if I need to, she will talk with me on the phone. However, the office is still open and my appointment wasn't canceled so I was just whining for no reason.

Thanks for your empathy. And on a light note, I think whining is definitely underrated as a coping mechanism! Reminds me of my old T saying, "Why does denial get such a bad rap?" (Said with a wink and a chuckle.)

One good thing--the sun is out today, and looking out my windows while staying warm indoors is kind of nice. I think I may have some hot cocoa mix left from the holidays. Drinking cocoa while staying in my flannel pajamas and snuggling with my beagle service dog isn't such a bad idea.

[unaluna]

Originally Posted by stopdog

My cat keeps checking all the doors, like the good outside is behind one of them.

That is freakin hilarious. You should take her on Lets Make A Deal.

Cats are either in denial, or crazy optimistic. Its like, this reality doesnt please me. I shall have another one.

[tametc]

Originally Posted by stopdog

My cat keeps checking all the doors, like the good outside is behind one of them. We are having single digit temps with below zero wind chills and the pets are quite unhappy about being cooped up.

This makes me smile. A friend of mine had a cat who would go out the front door, then quickly return to the house if the weather was nasty. The cat would then go to the back door, thinking it would be different out there.

Good thing my beagle has become more inclined to nap as she gets older. Maybe she took a cue from me?

[Onyx999]

Well, I'm very glad you will get to see your therapist. I know I miss mine. It's been over a month.

[ShrinkPatient]

[QUOTE=tametc;3507432)

One good thing--the sun is out today, and looking out my windows while staying warm indoors is kind of nice. I think I may have some hot cocoa mix left from the holidays. Drinking cocoa while staying in my flannel pajamas and snuggling with my beagle service dog isn't such a bad idea.[/QUOTE]

That sounds like heaven. It's sunny here too. I live in a country setting and it is beautiful here. My curtains are wide open. I'm cuddling my boys as much as they'll let me.

[ShrinkPatient]

Originally Posted by hankster

That is freakin hilarious. You should take her on Lets Make A Deal.

Cats are either in denial, or crazy optimistic. Its like, this reality doesnt please me. I shall have another one.

Hankster... You are so right! They pretty much run my house. lol However, they're worth it. I don't know what I'd do without mine. (And I like the kids too )

[ShrinkPatient]

Originally Posted by Onyx999

Well, I'm very glad you will get to see your therapist. I know I miss mine. It's been over a month.

Actually, the office WAS closed today. I didn't find out until just before I was about to leave. I get to see her on Thursday though so I can be ok with that. Especially since a lot of you have had to wait much longer.

[tametc]

Originally Posted by ShrinkPatient

Actually, the office WAS closed today. I didn't find out until just before I was about to leave. I get to see her on Thursday though so I can be ok with that. Especially since a lot of you have had to wait much longer.

I'm glad you found out beforehand. Do you have any hot cocoa at home? I got to speak with my T on the phone for about 5 minutes, but it was just enough to get me through 'til next week. I hope things work out for you to go Thursday.

[tametc]

Originally Posted by hankster

Cats are either in denial, or crazy optimistic. Its like, this reality doesnt please me. I shall have another one.

This made me laugh! That's a great way to describe cat-titudes. Thanks!

Aww, don't despair.

My T cancelled today too. Let's build a psychotherapist snowman!

[rainbow8]

Where I live, we are having 40 below wind chills! That's why I'm posting a lot today. I'm not going anwhere! I ought to paint instead, but can't get started. My T is in a warm climate for a vacation. I wonder if she would cancel tomorrow if she were here. I probably would be stupid and try to go if she didn't!

I used to have a cat, so I identify with the cat stories.

[tametc]

Originally Posted by Autumn Skies

Aww, don't despair.

My T cancelled today too. Let's build a psychotherapist snowman!

Well, OK, but we need to change the arms for those T's who don't give hugs!

Originally Posted by tametc

Well, OK, but we need to change the arms for those T's who don't give hugs!

Ok, here is a blank slate snowman.

[Freewilled]

Hey - that's my T! The blank slate, or as he likes to refer to himself - "neutral" lol

[unaluna]

The news on tv just said it was colder here than at the South Pole. Well it's summer there so its not like that counts, does it?? Still, pretty darn cold!

Did you reschedule your session for later in the week?

I'm disappointed that my T didn't reschedule with me. I'm actually feeling out of sorts today because of it and am surprised it's bothering me so much.