[Virginia1991]

So.......another thread on gift giving. I don't think I could ever bring myself to give her anything in person (at least at this time). But here is what I did do today. I thanked her for some supportive emails this week and then attached a song I heard in church that reminded me of her. I told her I thought of her when I heard the song and then said Merry Christmas. The song was Speak Life by Toby Mac. Ever heard it? Anyway, that was like 7 hours ago and she hasn't emailed me back. Now I am nervous, panicked and wish I wouldn't have done it. Was this a bad idea? Why do I do this to myself (send emails then freak out)? Sigh......therapy sucks. I wish I would have never started!

[unaluna]

Shes just busy? You didnt sound in dire need, so she might just be replying to emergencies first.

My special song for the holidays - i dont think i can link to it, but its on you tube, Dana Carvey of SNL doing Carol of the Bells, but a very weird version, "Yes im okay! leave me alone!" Etc!

[stopdog]

Originally Posted by hankster

Shes just busy? You didnt sound in dire need, so she might just be replying to emergencies first.

My special song for the holidays - i dont think i can link to it, but its on you tube, Dana Carvey of SNL doing Carol of the Bells, but a very weird version, "Yes im okay! leave me alone!" Etc!

I could only find this one with Dana Carvey - and it is quite annoying:

[BonnieJean]

Originally Posted by stopdog

I could only find this one with Dana Carvey - and it is quite annoying:

I couldn't find his Carol of the Bells either.

[sidney1771]

I gave my therapist an origami mobile. I like the modular origami and the geometric shapes. It takes time and patience, while being in a manic state was not easy to come by, but I eventually managed. Turned out nice. Very colorful, lots of patterns.

[Soccer mom]

I'm sure she's busy either with work or getting ready for the holidays. My T. opened my card but said she would read it later. she may want to say something to you IN PERSON vs emailing back. That would be a more personal thank you vs email. So, don't fret!

[Soccer mom]

Oh, and I've definitely heard that song! The song that reminds me of my T. is By Your Side by Tenth Avenue North. I burst into tears thinking of her and then realized it's real meaning and cried even harder. Still makes me cry.

[tealBumblebee]

I think that song (Speak Life) is a perfect representation of the T/Client relationship. My original idea for my crafted gift involved lyrics from it. I'm betting your T is simply busy with the holidays and all! Last year, T didn't recieve my card until she returned back to the office in January. Though email is obviously quicker, I say give it some more time. I'm sure whenever she comes across it will be the perfect time and she will be extremely pleased with what you sent!!

[Virginia1991]

She almost always responds the same day because she knows my anxiety around "no responses". I bet she is busy but now I am practically having an anxiety attack over not hearing back. This is how I am.....it is exhausting. I don't feel that song is inappropriate in any way so I feel like I am just overreacting. The few times I have not heard back from her right away seem to have not gone well so I wish I wouldn't have done it.

[Virginia1991]

She did get back to me. She said that it was a good song and thanked me for the kind words and said Merry Christmas. I feel better now but I am always yearning for something more from her and I don't even know exactly what it is. It is like if she doesn't get back to me, I am panicked/upset/mad but when she does.....sometimes it is enough but a lot of times it is not. Lots of people on here don't even get in between session contact whenever they want so I should be grateful. I even have others in my life I feel the same way about. They adore me too and they will respond back to me as well whenever I ask but it is like nothing ever really can fill up the emptiness I have inside me. I am broken.

i am glad she came back to you. take care.