[Suraya]

My T has firm and consistent boundaries which 95% of the time I appreciate, especially after reading others' experiences here of changing boundaries and the hurt experienced. However, this is one time I really wish I could email or call. I'm not in a crisis mode or about to harm myself. Rather, a major crisis has occurred and I really need to get it all out and process it, and I can't wait through the entire week. She isn't even in town until then. On one hand, it's good I can't email because at this point it would be a rambling email of nonsense and gibberish because I just had a margarita - kind of like a college drunk phone call -lol! So on that account, it's a good thing I can't reach out. I can see why boundaries are important and why outside communication that isn't face-to-face can be detrimental - but boy, do I wish I could call or text her right now.

[godog]

I was let down by the woman when I tried. Then I realized she doesn't work for me outside of the 50 minutes I pay her for. It is frustrating how much therapists impact thinking though.

Once I get there I forget everything.

[ChavInAHat]

It's really tough.

I'm in a similar position except my T accepts emails but I don't want to bother her while she is home with her family. It's one thing emailing during office hours, but another to do it over Christmas and new year, I don't see her until Tuesday but a lot happened over this period for me and I really need to talk to her. But I have to wait- somehow I think 1 hour won't be enough

I have taken the advice of someone else here and started an email which I haven't sent rambling and getting my thoughts out. I'm not going to send it, but it has helped me clarify some things for myself


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[Suraya]

One hour certainly isn't enough. Maybe I'll do the same and just write it all out even though it won't go anywhere. I know by the end of next week I won't have the same intense feelings.