[firecracker09]

I've officially survived day 2 of what will be a 27 (hopefully just that) break from therapy. For those of you who have taken a chunk of time off, help! How did you manage, what helped you cope, what was it like to return, did you contact your therapist during the break, where did you find support, etc?

Thank you thank you

Originally Posted by firecracker09

I've officially survived day 2 of what will be a 27 (hopefully just that) break from therapy. For those of you who have taken a chunk of time off, help! How did you manage, what helped you cope, what was it like to return, did you contact your therapist during the break, where did you find support, etc?


Thank you thank you

Congratulations, you survived
It's been three weeks since I saw my t and another week till I see her. I thought I would miss her more but I don't. When I do miss her, I come here to post and read posts about other people, their ts and their therapy.
It helps me to sit with my feelings and to know that they will pass. They will also come back but when I sit with them and really feel them, it takes them longer to resurface. I read a book over Christmas about a woman in therapy and that helped me to feel connected to my t. It also triggered a lot too mind you!
I was tempted to contact my t several times because we left on a sour note before Christmas, so I wanted to give her a peace of my mind. I had to stop myself and say well she already knows all of this, so what's the point.
I find support in myself, to really support my feelings and to accept all of them. I miss t but I hate her. These are both conflicting but both true right now.
Do you have some good supports in your life right now?

[ABC1357]

Great work you survived it! I know it's hard. I've also had 4 weeks between sessions. That was hard. I made appointment with my massage therapist instead. I don't talk there, of course, but that helped to be able to relax. I also scheduled appointment with my primary care, who is managing my medication. Again, I don't talk detail there, but at least, I could make sure I have someone to express concern in case things get bad between sessions. I could contact t, but did not.

How are you feeling now? Hope you are OK.

[firecracker09]

Originally Posted by monalisasmile

Congratulations, you survived
It's been three weeks since I saw my t and another week till I see her. I thought I would miss her more but I don't. When I do miss her, I come here to post and read posts about other people, their ts and their therapy.
It helps me to sit with my feelings and to know that they will pass. They will also come back but when I sit with them and really feel them, it takes them longer to resurface. I read a book over Christmas about a woman in therapy and that helped me to feel connected to my t. It also triggered a lot too mind you!
I was tempted to contact my t several times because we left on a sour note before Christmas, so I wanted to give her a peace of my mind. I had to stop myself and say well she already knows all of this, so what's the point.
I find support in myself, to really support my feelings and to accept all of them. I miss t but I hate her. These are both conflicting but both true right now.
Do you have some good supports in your life right now?

This this this. This break is to save some money and focus on work/school; however it's primarily because I need to disconnect from what feels like a toxic therapeutic relationship right now. I feel cowardly for just running away from dealing with it for a month but I felt that going into a session and telling her what I was feeling would have ended horribly. I have 2-3 people that I can give bits and pieces of myself to, but not 1 person 100%. This will definitely be a test of strength!

[firecracker09]

Originally Posted by ABC1357

Great work you survived it! I know it's hard. I've also had 4 weeks between sessions. That was hard. I made appointment with my massage therapist instead. I don't talk there, of course, but that helped to be able to relax. I also scheduled appointment with my primary care, who is managing my medication. Again, I don't talk detail there, but at least, I could make sure I have someone to express concern in case things get bad between sessions. I could contact t, but did not.

How are you feeling now? Hope you are OK.

Thank you I'm hanging in. I'm going to sit down tomorrow and try and plan a few things to de-stress. I see my psychiatrist 2 weeks so it will be a nice mid-way opportunity to vent a bit.

Originally Posted by firecracker09

I've officially survived day 2 of what will be a 27 (hopefully just that) break from therapy. For those of you who have taken a chunk of time off, help! How did you manage, what helped you cope, what was it like to return, did you contact your therapist during the break, where did you find support, etc?

Thank you thank you

When I begun with T. She took 5weeks off in the summer. That was 13yrs ago. I could barely breathe in the first days of the break. I tried journalling, avoidance, nothing worked. The anger I felt was strangling me. There was nothing I could do but go through it. It was messy. I was trying to avoid the pain and mess I felt. That can't be done.
Is not like that now. Is only through the work that change occurs.

[gayleggg]

I journalled. It kept me stable and I could remember what I needed to talk about when I went back. It gave me something to do when I was anxious or depressed. I also kept in touch via PC and that helped a lot.

[Loco4]

Originally Posted by firecracker09

I've officially survived day 2 of what will be a 27 (hopefully just that) break from therapy. For those of you who have taken a chunk of time off, help! How did you manage, what helped you cope, what was it like to return, did you contact your therapist during the break, where did you find support, etc?


Thank you thank you

Hi Fireceacker

I'm currently on day 31 of a 35 day break. My T is overseas on holidays so is not contactable. We did some work in prep for the break and that really helped me in the first few weeks. I tried to think of T and stay connected to her. The last two weeks have been more difficult. A few ****** things have happened and I need my T. I'm trying to focus on what I really want to say when we go back. I don't have many supports, but I find forums like this supportive.

I hope all goes well for you