[Yearning0723]

I know this is all getting a bit redundant...but I'm seeing T tomorrow morning and I have super important stuff to tell her, as per previous posts and all of your advice...and I am super, super nervous that I'm going to spend the whole session vacillating between guilt/apologies and disappointment/defensiveness.

I will TRY to be calm and just explain to her what upset me last week so we can explore where it's coming from and how past experiences are playing into this dynamic...but I am worried she won't respond to me in a way that feels safe to me, or that no matter how she responds it won't feel safe to me...or that I won't be able to keep it together.

[HazelGirl]

Hoping things go well for you!

[unlockingsanity]

Yeah! The difference between knowing what to talk about and actually talking about it are two different things. Maybe write down a couple jot notes so you can stay focussed. Good luck!

[CantExplain]

((Yearning))

[learning1]

[Mactastic]

I know these types of visits are terribly difficult. On days like that I go early to check in and then go to the restroom to practice calming breathing exercises before heading to my T's office. It helps a lot. The other night I didn't have the time for that and I paid for it. My whole session felt disconnected and I couldn't focus, I was too scared. Maybe try some deep breathing and see if it helps?