Posted by Trident on November 13, 2008, at 14:58:26
In reply to Re: 'T' has trouble staying awake, more story, posted by maysie on November 13, 2008, at 2:34:32
Hi Maysie,
I recently stopped seeing a therapist of 5 years because he had trouble staying awake. The first time it happened, it upset me a lot. I talked about it with him and he never seemed to undestand how serious it was for me. It made me feel like he was taking advantage of me. It's hard to sit and talk about very difficult things and have the person you are supposed to trust just doze off. It was very tough for me, but after realizing that I was spending more time worrying about him falling asleep and wasn't getting a benefit out of therapy anymore. IMO, it's unacceptable behavior, even if there is a good reason behind the sleepiness (medical condition, etc.). If the therapist can't find a way to stay alert, I think it's best to move on. You deserve someone who is attentive to you. Good luck!
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