Posted by pinkeye on July 17, 2004, at 1:36:45
In reply to Re: I'm in love with my therapist, posted by Jadah on July 16, 2004, at 20:54:43
You have a wonderful way of communicating your feelings.
I agree with you, if I were in your situation, I would find it really really hard to let go. I would still like to have as much of it as possible.
There are maybe other non drastic alternatives that you can consider.
Maybe you start seeing another T simultaneously and space out a little your meeting with your T. By that maybe this feeling of overwhelming desire and dependance might reduce a little. If you don't want to penalize your T, then maybe you don't have to mention his name to your new T so that will protect him. I think it is practically impossible for anybody to handle this on their own without getting external help.
I don't think you will be able to come out of this unscathed or unhurt. You are going to be hurt. The aim here would be to minimise the hurt as much as possible. And helping you cope up with the loss and separation.
I wouldn't advise you to take any legal action against your current T. It would mean a disaster to you. I don't know if you will be able to bear the guilt and emotional trauma that will come out a legal battle.
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