[hopealwayz]

My psychiatrist and therapist must be concerned about me. My psych wants me to come back in 3 weeks instead of every month or two.

And my T said that my emails showed him that I was in a dark place and I sat in his office and cried. He didn't say anything while I was crying.

At the end of the session, he gave me a long, tight hug which made me feel like he cared.

And he showed me all of my emails that I sent and are in my folder.

He told me the difference whether he responds or not. He said he responds to positive emails but not the negative.

I'm lucky that I got into his practice when I did because he is about to stop taking new patients.

Somehow, I feel a connection with him and I feel at peace after our session.

[ruh roh]

I'm glad you kept your appointments and that it went well with both of them.

[Myrto]

I'm happy to see that you think your T cares and is there for you. Good thing he explained his policy regarding emails.

[hopealwayz]

I emailed him today with some good news and he said that he can't wait to hear all about it!

[junkDNA]

Well done!!

[satsuma]

I'm so glad he was supportive. That is what you need!

I'm glad he explained about the emails as well.

[BudFox]

Originally Posted by hopealwayz

He told me the difference whether he responds or not. He said he responds to positive emails but not the negative.

Seems weirdly arbitrary, and pejorative. How is he defining "negative"?

Glad things are better in general.

[southernsky]

I can't say what exactly the therapist defines as positive vs. negative, but I can see how a therapist might consider it better to reinforce positive behaviors. For example, if someone is stuck in a pattern where they feel like they need to engage in negative behaviors to get care or attention from others, then it might be best not to make a big deal over it when that person is acting out negatively and try to teach them healthier ways to get the affection and attention they are seeking.