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Posted by Rigby on November 3, 2004, at 12:32:25
Hi All,
This will be week two that I've felt fine not seeing my therapist who made that "unfortunate mistake."
I did write to her saying I wasn't tweaked anymore but through the process of letting go of therapy I was finding myself to be better off for now. She wrote back saying she was very moved by my email, especially the "imagery around leaving home." Note: There was no imagery around leaving home! Gads. Anyway, she of course said come back anytime, blah, blah, blah. Initially I wanted to respond, but I just let it sit and let it go. Initially I wanted to go back, but I let it sit and let it go.
Anyway, I'm realizing that I do not feel really attached to her emotionally. I've had a few times where I wanted to talk to her to puzzle through and analyze some things but if I give myself a few days to cogitate I can usually come up with something on my own.
I know there are others here in the process of leaving therapy or their therapists--or at least trying to. How is everyone doing? Should we start a Leaving Therapy Support Group???
Rigby
Posted by cubic_me on November 3, 2004, at 12:59:16
In reply to Going On Two Weeks-Leaving Therapy, posted by Rigby on November 3, 2004, at 12:32:25
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> I know there are others here in the process of leaving therapy or their therapists--or at least trying to. How is everyone doing? Should we start a Leaving Therapy Support Group???I left 2 weeks ago so I could go into group. I suppose I found it a little strange at first, not being able to work things through with her, but she is popping into my mind less now than she used to. I'm not sure if that's because I'm trying to forget her, or I really don't need her so much.
A leaving therapy support group would be a good idea, it's a hard transition to make. But what happens when we have to leave that!!
Posted by Rigby on November 4, 2004, at 10:29:54
In reply to Re: Going On Two Weeks-Leaving Therapy, posted by cubic_me on November 3, 2004, at 12:59:16
Yeah, that's kind of how I feel.
> I left 2 weeks ago so I could go into group. I suppose I found it a little strange at first, not being able to work things through with her, but she is popping into my mind less now than she used to. I'm not sure if that's because I'm trying to forget her, or I really don't need her so much.Then we just start another group for leaving that one!! ;)
> A leaving therapy support group would be a good idea, it's a hard transition to make. But what happens when we have to leave that!!
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Posted by Bent on November 4, 2004, at 12:00:24
In reply to Going On Two Weeks-Leaving Therapy, posted by Rigby on November 3, 2004, at 12:32:25
I really need to join a leaving therapy support group. Sometimes I think I need therapy because of therapy! :)
Glad you are doing well after the incident with your t. I think its good that she left the door open for you if you decide to go back.
Posted by daisym on November 4, 2004, at 13:04:49
In reply to Going On Two Weeks-Leaving Therapy, posted by Rigby on November 3, 2004, at 12:32:25
I don't want to join your group yet, but maybe some day.
I just wanted to say you sound strong, and confident. Needing people to process things with and offer day-to-day support is healthy, I hope you find all those things among your friends and family.
Glad you are doing well.
Posted by crushedout on November 4, 2004, at 19:33:54
In reply to Going On Two Weeks-Leaving Therapy, posted by Rigby on November 3, 2004, at 12:32:25
Yeah, I need to join that group. As you know, I guess I'm doing as well as can be expected at this point, although the hard part may be still ahead of me. I'll definitely need support.Interesting stuff about your T. She sounds like a nutjob. :)
Posted by crushedout on November 5, 2004, at 0:23:32
In reply to Going On Two Weeks-Leaving Therapy, posted by Rigby on November 3, 2004, at 12:32:25
I was thinking today, while musing over my situation, that I don't know if I could have been so assertive and taken that break from my T without the inspiration of what you did with your T. I think it helped me understand on a gut level how empowering that could be.
Posted by Rigby on November 5, 2004, at 11:33:15
In reply to P.S. You're an inspiration » Rigby, posted by crushedout on November 5, 2004, at 0:23:32
Thanks, Crushed. How sweet of you to say this. I want to feel like I was courageous and strong but more than anything I just discovered in a roundabout way that maybe I was simply ready. We'll see, eh?
> I was thinking today, while musing over my situation, that I don't know if I could have been so assertive and taken that break from my T without the inspiration of what you did with your T. I think it helped me understand on a gut level how empowering that could be.
Posted by crushedout on November 5, 2004, at 13:33:29
In reply to Re: P.S. You're an inspiration » crushedout, posted by Rigby on November 5, 2004, at 11:33:15
Yeah, we'll see. Whether it was strength and courage or simply readiness, I still found it inspiring. You don't have to be Joan of Arc to inspire others, I guess!
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