Posted by ElaineM on July 9, 2006, at 10:18:28
In reply to abandoned by therapist... or so it feels, posted by Mme All Talk on July 8, 2006, at 13:52:12
Hi Mme: An entire month is a terribly long time! You shouldn't feel weird for missing her so much. After all, you've been seeing her since you were a young teen. It may even feel like you're losing a substitute-mother for awhile. (That's how it feels for me anyways.) Some people can get homesick after only a couple of days. I makes perfect sense to me that her absense would effect you so much. And I don't think you sound like you're 3. I'm 25 myself, and I have echoed your thoughts many times.
It's good that you have other supports. They may not be the same as having your T, but at least they're something. Have you ever thought of writing to your therapist, saying all about your hurt, and then reading it to your pdoc? Or have her read it to herself? It sounds like she is pretty supportive by seeing you weekly until the vacation is over. Maybe it could even be like a practise run, incase you wanted to read it to your T when she got back.
It is probably true that nothing will be enough. It'll be more about finding a small way to help you move day to day, as you're counting down her return. I think you must be pretty strong since you've made it through this gap year after year - not that it makes this one any easier.
Take care, Elaine
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