Posted by fallsfall on December 16, 2004, at 20:08:01
In reply to Backsliding(way- too long), posted by 10derheart on December 16, 2004, at 18:53:38
It sounds to me like you are doing really, really well! And like you have two wonderful therapists.
Cancellations are always hard. But last minute "I'm going to the hospital" cancellations from someone you don't know well must be the worst! Plus you were all set to talk about something important. I think your reaction was completely understandable.
Wishing that your old reliable Therapist was still around sounds very reasonable to me.
Take a breath (or two, or three - as a matter of fact, breathing is a good practice to get into).
Do a little distraction - watch a good movie? Do something you want to do (even if it isn't "productive"). Eat ice cream, and then eat some more ice cream.
Accept that the cancellation has upset you, but recognize that it is perfectly reasonable to be upset by that. Everything will sort itself out, I'm sure. And I'm so glad you have your old therapist to hold your hand through this.
Post early and often!
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