Posted by B2chica on May 23, 2006, at 12:07:06
In reply to is she kidding? - vacation, posted by wishingstar on May 23, 2006, at 10:04:45
first don't worry about her coming in on friday, if she didn't want to she wouldn't have offered. that was her choice.
and i think that going would be of some help to you. if nothing else you can talk to her about her leave. about how you are feeling and maybe some things you can do while she is gone.this must seem awful for you. i know there were a few times when my T had to leave unexpectedly and i only had about a week notice (sometimes less) and i thought i would die. to be honest, i' m glad i didn't know about it sooner, i think i would have just worried about it more and got less accomplished. however, maybe that's something you can tell her and that if she has to be gone again that maybe telling you even further ahead will help you (if it would).
and i can certainly see how you would feel abandoned and closed up. that 'closed up' feeling is a protection method. and it's ok. because you are thinking what if i go into crisis when she's gone...there's no one there...where will you turn? Maybe ask her these questions. is there an on-call therapist you can call if you need to? will you be able to leave her messages? etc.
but if you feel that you need to 'close up' to protect yourself then i say do it. you need to be safe...especially when your T is gone. also find out when she will be back (not your next appt but the day she will be back in her office) maybe ask if you can call her then or if she would call you just to check in.
all i know is no matter what, you won't be alone. we are here 24/7.
not too many words of wisdom but i care and am sorry this is happening now.
b2c.
poster:B2chica
thread:647261
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