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Feb 26, 2015, 09:15 PM
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I haven't seen T for two weeks. My next appointment is Wednesday...then she will be out two more weeks.
My depression increased about five days ago after having some nightmares..and the mood has stuck to me. Why does the mood from nightmares stick with us long after the nightmare is over? Usually, I am over it by the next day. I hate this! It is such a bad time for T to be away. |
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Feb 26, 2015, 09:51 PM
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My T is on vacation but we set up a plan where I can write him emails like writing to a pen pal sort of if I feel the need to stay connected. I am to keep it structured like adding what I did to help myself with any distressing emotions/issues, what went right, any new insights.
This can be beneficial for him because he will perhaps be able to spot a pattern that I am not seeing which can be worked out in session, he might be able to get a target for EMDR or see a part that we can work on for IFS, even head something off at the pass before it escalates. He will also have a written documentation to add to that messy folder of mine. I will not expect anything more than an acknowledgement that he has received the email and read it. It will be up to him if he has desire to respond more than that. This is beneficial for me because I get to stay connected to him, my parts get to be heard and acknowledge, and I feel cared for.
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When a child’s emotional needs are not met and a child is repeatedly hurt and abused, this deeply and profoundly affects the child’s development. Wanting those unmet childhood needs in adulthood. Looking for safety, protection, being cherished and loved can often be normal unmet needs in childhood, and the survivor searches for these in other adults. This can be where survivors search for mother and father figures. Transference issues in counseling can occur and this is normal for childhood abuse survivors. |
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