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#1
Sep 20, 2007, 02:22 PM
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I have a long break between classes and went to my old therapy place and had them send my records to the new place. I want to cry its all so final. I am starting a new therapist and am scared spitless. I don't know what to say to her, I don't know what to even call her. I don't know why I am freaking out about this its just something small in my life.
Jbug
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Sep 20, 2007, 05:16 PM
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((((((((((((((Jbug)))))))))))))))))
This is not just something "small" ... it's a big deal for a lot of people! I hope your new therapist can help you through everything and that you have a good connection.  do take care of yourself
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Sep 20, 2007, 05:17 PM
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new things are often scary. Maybe you can start sharing that! Its a real issue.
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Sep 20, 2007, 08:18 PM
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hey. it isn't small... i'm terrified every time i meet a new clinician. will they like me? will i like them? will we get on alright? will they understand me? will they know what to do with me? will they want to work with me? will i want to work with them? pretty scary stuff.. good on you for being brave and doing it, though. i hope it goes well for you.
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Sep 20, 2007, 08:42 PM
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((Jbug))
This is not something small, it's something important, it's you! Take care and best of luck with your new T.
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Sep 20, 2007, 11:22 PM
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It's a big thing, Jannie. I really admire the way you are handling this situation. I hope all goes well with your new T.
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#7
Sep 21, 2007, 05:48 AM
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jbug, going back to where you saw Steve must have been so hard to do. I can see how it would make everything seem so final and I am positive I would feel like crying too.
It is nerve-wracking starting with a new therapist. She'll help you to find your words when you go. She'll know a little about you from the transferred records; that will be a kind of bridge from here to there and between her and you. You can ask her how she would like you to address her and then you'll know. You're doing so good. Sometimes after such a shock it is so hard just to put one foot in front of the other. Do you see your new therapist soon? |
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Sep 21, 2007, 11:49 AM
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janniebug, seeing a new therapist is a big thing. Your apprehension is completely understandable! She will help you talk to her, and you will figure out what is best to call her. When do you see her? Good luck!
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Sep 21, 2007, 01:04 PM
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I always have troubles with beginnings and endings. Congratulations on getting the record transfer done! That alone was hard work.
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Sep 21, 2007, 01:14 PM
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I met with her yesterday and she seems like she will be a good match for me. She is a bit older than me but I figure in her 40's. I told her that she couldn't have die on me or I don't think I could handle it... She laughed and said I don't plan on that... I didn't think to ask her what to call her but the people in the office call her Dr. McCann so I guess that is what she is supposed to be called. She told me I had to tell her when I was thinking about suicide and I had to tell her when I was thinking about cutting and when I did cut. I will see how she reacts to this when she gets back into the office on Monday because I left her a message regarding this today.. I feel much better after the meeting and think this will be a good thing for me.
Jbug
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Sep 21, 2007, 01:22 PM
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Sounds like a great start. I imagine her office personnel "have to" call her Dr. McCann because she's their boss? Funny she didn't mention that. Did she introduce herself to you when she first saw you, say, "Hello, I'm Dr. McCann" or "Hello, I'm Deborah McCann" or anything that might give you a clue?
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Sep 21, 2007, 06:38 PM
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Jannie, I'm glad that you have met her and feel comfy so far. She sounds nice. It must have been difficult to go to the former therapists office.
You did it though and I'm proud of you 
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Sep 21, 2007, 08:08 PM
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I cannot tell you how much I admire you for going to the new therapist. You must have been so overwhelmed with emotion going to the place of your former therapy.
You may not feel like it, but you are incredibly strong. I could never have been so resilient. I am so glad you had the courage to go and I hope it turns out to be a very healing relationship. What a huge first step! I can't believe you said it was a small thing! I see your smiling photo and hope you are still able to muster that smile. You look and sound like such a warm and wonderful person You are in my heart.
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