Posted by llrrrpp on June 22, 2006, at 19:56:51
In reply to Re: I do regret today (TRIGGER) » ElaineM, posted by Tamar on June 22, 2006, at 18:43:56
Hi Elaine,
I agree with Tamar- it's probably not a good idea to see your therapist right now. You are very conflicted and you need to maintain your strength so that you can keep yourself safe. You don't have to explain anything. Just say that you have food poisoning or the flu, or something. Call in sick.I think you need to see your GP right away. Call as soon as you can, and offer to sit in her waiting room to see if there are any cancellations. You will be safe if you sit in her waiting room. It's a safe place. Anytime that you are in a crisis such that you're considering hospitalization-- I think that's an emergency. Doctors can help in emergencies. That's what they are trained to do.
Finally, I also wanted to echo Tamar, that you have done VERY well not to cut yourself in 4 months. Even over the past week with all of the incredible stress and building anxiety. You managed for many days and many hours. You slipped- but you did not slip on your neighborhood ice skating rink- you slipped when you were climbing Mt. Everest. You were in extreme distress, and you didn't have coping mechanisms to deal with it. But you kept us in touch, and you reached out for help, and you are doing really really well. I'm so sorry you're hurting, Elaine. I hope that you are able to tell your GP soon, because you are carrying a toxic secret, and you were poisoned against your will.
Best wishes and ((((hugs))))
your friend,
-ll
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