[JacksonLiam]

My last therapist fell asleep during a session so I got a new one. One year into therapy and he almost falls asleep almost every time.

Is it me? AM I making them fall asleep?

[may24]

I'm sorry you had that experience. When T1 was pregnant she wouldn't stop yawning in our sessions. It made me feel like I was boring her, but when I asked her, she said she hadn't even realize she was doing it and that it was because she was tired.
Whatever the reason is, it's definitely not your fault. Everyone can have a bad day or be more tired some days, but if it keeps happening I think it is disrespectful and unprofessional of them. I would bring it up in the next session

[DP_2017]

You could have posted this in the regular therapy part since it's nothing to do with romantic feelings

However, it might not be you, who knows? She could be sick, not getting enough sleep etc, ask her about it next time.

[SlumberKitty]

Your T might have a health issue that is making the T fall asleep. I doubt it has anything to do with you, although I could see how that might feel personal. Hugs Kit

[autonoe]

My T yawns often, but I think he realized it was annoying to me because he started apologizing for it. My appointments are usually later in the day, and he's tired. I doubt it's you that's making him yawn. You should mention it next time, and if you haven't told him already, tell him that you quit your last therapist for that reason.

yawning doesnt always signify tiredness it is triggered by low levels of oxygen in blood too.

[piggy momma]

My first T used to fall asleep in session. It was one of the reasons I left him. I was nervous about coming back to him for that reason, but I find as long as we meet early in the day it's all good.

[Rive1976]

Ts have yawned but not fell asleep. I didnt take it personally. You might want to get a morning appointment. Not only may he not be sleepy but in general not just over his day.

I think the assumption that people fall asleep during the daytime because they are bored is mostly a myth - it is more because they are especially tired or (like others said) something physiological is causing it. Falling asleep during a one-on-one conversation is pretty extreme and rare IMO, probably more likely to be caused by a physical condition rather than anything else. I definitely would not take it personally but would not see a T who falls asleep in session either, physical limits or not.

[LonesomeTonight]

Originally Posted by BlessedCheeseMaker

yawning doesnt always signify tiredness it is triggered by low levels of oxygen in blood too.

Yes, it could be caused by a T listening really intently and breathing shallowly.

Do the T's use their falling asleep analytically?.
I mean. Share their felt experience of falling asleep to understand your experiences?

[mcl6136]

I am going to take a different tack here and say that if a therapist continued to yawn or nod off in my presence, I would flip my *****. I am paying for their attention. If they cannot even feign interest, I would be out.

[JaneTennison1]

Originally Posted by mcl6136

I am going to take a different tack here and say that if a therapist continued to yawn or nod off in my presence, I would flip my *****. I am paying for their attention. If they cannot even feign interest, I would be out.

Same so much. I'd probably be so embarrassed but I would be outta there lol

[downandlonely]

I would not be bothered by yawning. It doesn't always mean someone finds you boring. And it's contagious. When one person yawns, so does the next one.

However, I would not put up with falling asleep during a session.