Posted by 10derHeart on February 22, 2005, at 13:24:35
In reply to Thanks everyone and another question, posted by Miss Honeychurch on February 22, 2005, at 9:44:54
Miss Honey,
Since your T. did offer to do this, could you just ask him/her (I can't recall which yours is)at your next session if that would be helpful for you to do?
In any case, maybe try not to worry too much about what is awkward between these folks. They are professionals, and should be able to deal with each other's phone calls, phone tag. etc. I didn't mean that to sound rude - considering your intense feelings around this whole appt., if I were in your shoes I'd be worrying about everything, too!
And Miss Honey, I wasn't able to respond earlier, but I'm proud of you. You are so brave. This is so important to do and I KNOW you can do it. For about 2 years, I developed a phobia around dentists (and I mean FAR worse than the average person). I could still go - just barely -but blood pressure would skyrocket and all kinds of physical/emotional symptoms would manifest. It was quite awful, actually. I got COMPLETELY over it with the help of 2 wonderful T's and an equally kind and caring dentist. I still see the dentist. He now compliments me on my peace of mind and says it's like I'm a new person. It's a good feeling of mastery.
I know what you're suffering is lots worse than my temporary phobia. Just wanted to say I've had a taste of how crippling that can be, and am on the other side now. Where you, too, WILL be one day! Just take it one step at a time and be kind to yourself.
I'm excited for you just knowing you're planning this major step. Go, Miss Honey, go!
-- 10derHeart (your cheerleader today :-))
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