I'm in a bit of a crisis, and am finding it really hard to stay in one piece, because of something that happened yesterday. Tomorrow is my last T appt before summer. I'll tell him about this, but I don't see how anything can be resolved in 45 minutes. And then I'm on my own for 10 weeks, and am frankly really worried about that. I'll survive, of course. But it was already going to be hard, and with this on top of everything else, I'm not sure what I'll do to get through this summer.
I feel like a horrible person. I should not even be writing these things here. I just don't know what to do. I have my plan to make it through, and I should be able to just stick to that.

[Favorite Jeans]

You're not horrible. I'm so sorry you're having a hard time. What do you think you can do to get additional support and care in the next ten weeks? The prospect of not surviving it isn't the only acceptable reason to find a way to get extra help. It's enough that you're having a hard time.

[unaluna]

Plus you know im sending you my t next week!! All you have to do is ask, and you know that anybody here would do anything for you.

[Nightlight]

I'm sorry that happened right before such a long break. Sometimes life is so difficult. Lots of people here waiting to listen, every single day of those 10 weeks if necessary. Not a magic fix but maybe a little support and company.

[Aloneandafraid]

Hi Mast. So sorry that something has happened to upset just the day before your long T break. But in some ways better that it happened just before he goes rather than just after he goes? Sorry - obviously better if it hadn't happened at all. I am thinking of you and send hugs and strength to you. Please look after yourself during this break. Please keep in touch. Please tell him everything you have written here. The strategies you mentioned on here a while ago sounded really positive. I know you will be okay, you really will. But I know it feels horrible the thought of the break. Please keep posting. Pm me if you want to. Xx

[Aloneandafraid]

Hope you are okay, Mast? Thinking of you.

[velcro003]

I'm sorry to hear that I wish you didn't feel horrible for writing on here though!

[CantExplain]

Originally Posted by Mastodon

I'm in a bit of a crisis, and am finding it really hard to stay in one piece, because of something that happened yesterday. Tomorrow is my last T appt before summer. I'll tell him about this, but I don't see how anything can be resolved in 45 minutes. And then I'm on my own for 10 weeks, and am frankly really worried about that. I'll survive, of course. But it was already going to be hard, and with this on top of everything else, I'm not sure what I'll do to get through this summer.

Could you take this opportunity to try another therapist or another therapy?

[CantExplain]

Originally Posted by Nightlight

I'm sorry that happened right before such a long break.

Probably no concidence. An approaching T break drains ones other resources.

[sweepy62]

Sorry mast , that's a long time does she have alternate therapists during these absences?

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[Bill3]

(((((Mastodon)))))

On my way to T now. I hope I can stay in one piece. I don't want him to think I'm acting out and trying to get his sympathy, just because he is leaving. But I also hope I can explain this to him.


Btw, he's only away for nine weeks. The tenth week I'll be out of the country. And I see no reason to change Ts just because his holiday is three weeks longer than normal. And no, there is no interim T.

[AllyIsHopeful]

Your not horrible and there's nothing wrong with you writing here. It's good to have a place to vent. I'm sorry something big happened right before the last session. I am glad you have a plan in place to cope throughout the summer break and I hope it helps you. If posting and venting help you should be able to post as much and often as you need. Nobody will mind, we know the situation and we are here to support you.

[Aloneandafraid]

Thinking of you lots, Mast - hope your session went well?
Just wanted to reiterate what Ally said - we are here to support you. Please post as much as you need to.
(I found out yesterday we have a 7 week break during the summer)

Thank you to all who have taken the time to answer, or to post hugs. I had a good session and am feeling a great deal better. I've also had lunch with two different friends (yes, two lunches - I am a hobbit at heart) to work a bit on my support system. One of them knows exactly what is going on and has promised to be available if I need support during the summer.

Right now I'm okay. That will change many times before 26 Aug, no doubt...

[granite1]

glad you had a good session . I know it will be up and down and that's ok we are here to listen

[Bill3]

I'm glad it went well. Thanks for letting us know.

[taylor43]

Glad you had a good session. 10 weeks is along time. We will be here for you.

[harvest moon]

Mastodon, I am here for you during this break! Mine is approaching as well, so I can totally relate! Hugs