Posted by Solstice on November 17, 2010, at 8:45:14
In reply to an eternity, posted by Annabelle Smith on November 17, 2010, at 0:46:19
Annabelle -
I think what you are describing is Very common. You aren't 'werid.' It's an essential part of the process for a significant percentage of people in therapy. When you don't 'need' to do it any longer, it will subside. I agree with AnnieRose - that it might be helpful to see him more often. Maybe even ask him for a way to 'keep' him with you between sessions. Some therapists will give a picture.. but even a business card.. or some other token from his office.. can help. (I think there might have been a reason that an end-of-session crumpled up tissue - that my T had handed me - got stuck in my purse tended up staying there at least until there was another one to replace it :-) For some reason, when I have felt like you describe, it also helped me to have my therapist's name and contact info in my cell phone directory. I couldn't help but stumble over that name unintentionally whenever I went thru the directory to get any number. I think it was just the visual thing that helped. The name and number were there.. and if I needed to, I could call it. The name in my directory signified a relationship that exists. It kept it 'present' for me. Maybe try to put some things in your environment that will help keep him present for you?
Solstice
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