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Posted by Gee on November 7, 2005, at 19:04:10
I was suppose to have an appointment today. Only I got there and found out that she booked me in for the wrong day. Stupid computer bookings. I specifically remember talking about the next time and saying "oh I have a test that day, I can't do it at that time" so she put me to a different time. It took so much will power just to get down to the builiding, that finding out it wasn't today was a relief, but also a let down. I don't want to go next week. She seems way too superficial, and I only get 4 more times with her, so why should I pour out my soal to someone who, in the end, could really care less?
Posted by Tamar on November 7, 2005, at 19:18:26
In reply to I don't want to, posted by Gee on November 7, 2005, at 19:04:10
> I was suppose to have an appointment today. Only I got there and found out that she booked me in for the wrong day. Stupid computer bookings. I specifically remember talking about the next time and saying "oh I have a test that day, I can't do it at that time" so she put me to a different time. It took so much will power just to get down to the builiding, that finding out it wasn't today was a relief, but also a let down. I don't want to go next week. She seems way too superficial, and I only get 4 more times with her, so why should I pour out my soal to someone who, in the end, could really care less?
Gosh, that’s hard. Yeah, *stupid* computer bookings. I sometimes think computers should be used only for word processing (and Babble of course!).
Could her seeming to be superficial be a factor of the circumstances? If she only does very short term therapy, for example? Or do you really feel you just can’t connect with her?
I imagine, though, that she probably does care. But at the same time I can imagine it isn’t easy for you to pour out your soul to someone when you don’t have much time with her.
You must be very disappointed about not getting therapy today. I’m sorry. When do you get to see her again? I hope it’s soon. I know it can sometimes feel a bit pointless, but usually they can help, at least a little bit.
If you want to talk here about the stuff that’s happening in your life, we’re happy to listen. We’re not therapists (well, some people here are training to be therapists), but I know that many people at Babble are really good at sympathy and advice…
Tamar
Posted by Annierose on November 7, 2005, at 20:10:28
In reply to I don't want to, posted by Gee on November 7, 2005, at 19:04:10
That's my fear each time I go ... I have the wrong date + time (well, almost every time I go). I can only imagine how frustrating that would be for you. You have every reason to want to throw a temper tantrum.
It's also understandable how painful it is to know that you only have a few sessions left with her. I don't remember the reason that is so, but it sounds like you do not feel your work is finished.
Try to make the best of the remaining sessions and tell her how disappointed you were regarding the session mix-up. You'll feel impowered to share that with her.
Posted by Gee on November 8, 2005, at 16:09:05
In reply to Re: I don't want to » Gee, posted by Annierose on November 7, 2005, at 20:10:28
I've decided that I'm going to see if I can get into longer term thearpy in the community, but hopefully through the mental health clinic because there is no way I can afford it. And, I'm on my parents medical, so I'd have to ask them for money, and right now, I dont' want to worry them. My mom didn't want me going off to uni if I was depressed at all. Since my depression is partly season, I was fine going off to uni but now...
I e-mailed my old T, and she told me I should ask here about community stuff. My T back home is amazing. A lot of my sessions last year were done in her living room with big mugs of hot chocolate. :) And it wasn't until this past year that anything came out. I have tons of issues around being bullied for a good part of 6 years, and verbal abuse at home.
Posted by fairywings on November 8, 2005, at 21:51:10
In reply to I don't want to, posted by Gee on November 7, 2005, at 19:04:10
Hi Gee,
Sorry that happened, it's a huge let down, and a pain to have spent the time going down there.
I would guess it's really hard for a T to make connections and then have to let go so quickly. Maybe she's stuck with a broken system, and doesn't like it either.Getting longer term help would be good so you can really get into your issues. Too bad you don't have a T like the one back home, but then again, it would be hard to separate from her then.
Good luck getting help from the community clinic,
fw
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