Posted by gardenergirl on January 29, 2004, at 22:53:06
In reply to Re: Questions... » Susan J, posted by Pandabear on January 29, 2004, at 19:15:10
PB,
I'm sorry things are so difficult right now. I can see how living right across from her can be both a comfort and a distraction. I wonder if you shared with her your concerns about wanting to call but trying not to during your next session if that would help ease things.Also, I would tend to believe her when she says not to worry about calling. But her staff may be less tolerant and skilled in dealing with this than she is (I'm thinking of the secretary where I work who can make people cry at the drop of the hat). Try not to worry about whether you are bothering the support staff. That's for the T to manage.
About the obsessive thoughts. That must be really difficult to cope with. I admire you for working hard on this. One thought I had...have you ever tried meditation? That can help at times in managing racing or obsessive thoughts. If you focus on the task, say repeating a mantra like "om" over and over, you just get back on task if you get distracted by thoughts. Just go back to saying to yourself "om" over and over. I know it helps me when I am getting racing, anxious thoughts.
Good luck in addressing this with your T. I also hope you can get the answers you are looking for regarding your meds.
Take care,
gg
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