[Donutworryrelax]

Hi everyone,

I know I've probably posted a lot about this, but I really miss my former therapist. I think of her every day, and I'd do almost anything to talk to her again or even see her. Every time I pass by the counseling center on the way to class, I hopefully glance over in case she's there.

I really love her more than I've loved anyone outside of my family or best friend. The fact that I might die without seeing her again makes me really sad. I know that there's not really anything that I can do to make myself feel better, and it just seems hopeless.

I'm sorry if I seem whiney or melodramatic. If you have any suggestions or shared experiences, I'd greatly appreciate it.

[itjustis]

Originally Posted by Donutworryrelax

Hi everyone,

I know I've probably posted a lot about this, but I really miss my former therapist. I think of her every day, and I'd do almost anything to talk to her again or even see her. Every time I pass by the counseling center on the way to class, I hopefully glance over in case she's there.

I really love her more than I've loved anyone outside of my family or best friend. The fact that I might die without seeing her again makes me really sad. I know that there's not really anything that I can do to make myself feel better, and it just seems hopeless.

I'm sorry if I seem whiney or melodramatic. If you have any suggestions or shared experiences, I'd greatly appreciate it.

I can really relate to this. But I can promise you the pain will pass.
Like you, I felt I would die without my T when we terminated and the pain was unbearable. But hey, here I am. I'm ok and you will be too.

How long were you with your T for? Did you end on good terms?
Is there any chance you could go back to see her?

Sending gentle hugs if you want them!

My first T worked at a large counseling center and we used to meet every week for about 3 months. After 3 months, she left the center to pursue therapist position at another office much further from my house (about 1 hour from my house).

Shortly after she left, I signed up for a different therapist at the same center. Whenever I came in for my appointments, we would walk by old therapist's office and I would always glancer over, hoping she would be there. Yet, she was not. Her office was now occupied by another therapist who I hadn't seen before.

My new therapist and I discussed how I felt about my old therapist leaving. Discussing it with him helped me let go of some anger, sorrow, confusion, and frustrations I had. But that was not enough. It only helped me somewhat.

I ultimately accepted her absence over time, but only time healed the pain.

[Donutworryrelax]

Originally Posted by itjustis

I can really relate to this. But I can promise you the pain will pass.
Like you, I felt I would die without my T when we terminated and the pain was unbearable. But hey, here I am. I'm ok and you will be too.

How long were you with your T for? Did you end on good terms?
Is there any chance you could go back to see her?

Sending gentle hugs if you want them!

Thanks for your support itjustis. It really means a lot.

I was with my therapist for about three months, which isn't that long, but I saw her every week, which is more than I've seen any other therapist. We ended on very good terms, but I still miss her sometimes. I possibly might be able to do group therapy with her next month, but I don't want to get my hopes up. It also won't be the same, since there will be other people. It's better than nothing, though.