Posted by All Done on June 10, 2006, at 1:05:18
In reply to Re: Is it always more important to talk about it? » All Done, posted by annierose on June 1, 2006, at 19:18:05
> I remember a few months ago, you were comtemplating adding an additional session each week. Have you made a decision? I do know financially it can be a strain. My insurance is due to run out sometime over the summer and I keep having inner dialogues with myself to figure out what will I do. My brain has yet to come to a reasonable decision since winning the lottery won't happen (I do not buy tickets), and the chances of me finding a treasure is never going to happen. But I really love going 3x per week.
I'm going twice a week every other week and once on the "off" weeks. It's working out pretty well.
How many sessions will you have to cut back to? Sorry your insurance is running out. I know I get 30 visits a year, so I got him to agree to bill insurance every other Saturday and I pay in full the other times. That way, it doesn't all hit my bank account at the end of the year.
> I do remember when he called you. That was so wonderful. He is a keeper!! No wonder you want more from him, and to know more about him. But then he wouldn't/couldn't be your T anymore. This special relationship you have would change suddenly. Don't get me wrong, I have those same yearnings wanting something more from her. But what would I lose if that happened? One of the questions I recently asked her regarding a similar discussion, "I know we could never have lunch together, or be friends, but would I be the type of person you would want to have lunch with, or get to know?" And without a second hesitation, she simply answered, "Yes, without a doubt." That warmed my heart.
That was so nice of her. I can see how it would feel so good to hear.
It kind of feels like there are two beautifully wrapped presents under the Christmas tree. I get to open one and it's a lovely gift. More than I could have ever imagined. But now, I can't open the other one. It looks just as nice and I get hints that I might like it even better, but I can't even peek. Curiosity killed the cat, I suppose.
Sigh...they need to invent a new profession. How about a Therafriend?
> I'm netural on the hug issue. I do think a hug can be just a hug. When I went through my divorce (remember the starter marriage?) I saw a therapist who would hug me on occasion. I'm not a person who likes to be touched, but I tolerated it, and knew she meant well, and it was appropriate (not icky or anything). Often, I think the "no hugging" policy has more to do with protecting the therapist from any future law suits if the theraputic relationship sours.Right. I know it's there to protect them. I just haven't run into that boundary wall so hard until now.
> I'm doing good. Thanks for asking.
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> AnnieroseI'm glad to hear that. :-)
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