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Posted by TherapyGirl on March 19, 2009, at 10:04:58
I just found this, going through some stuff at work. It so beautifully applies to my recent experiences with friends and my T:
http://www.holistichealthtools.com/alan_cohen.html
Other people have done this for me, but my T does it best and most consistently. So who will be doing that when she leaves me???
Posted by SLS on March 19, 2009, at 11:03:16
In reply to Who's going to do this for me now? *poss. trigger*, posted by TherapyGirl on March 19, 2009, at 10:04:58
> I just found this, going through some stuff at work. It so beautifully applies to my recent experiences with friends and my T:
>
> http://www.holistichealthtools.com/alan_cohen.html
>
> Other people have done this for me, but my T does it best and most consistently. So who will be doing that when she leaves me???Maybe now is a good time to begin to get in touch with your own unique song. Not only will your song seem right to sing to other people, but it will also be right for you to sing to yourself where previously a dark, cold silence would have otherwise persisted.
- Scott
Posted by Phillipa on March 19, 2009, at 12:34:19
In reply to Re: Who's going to do this for me now? *poss. trigger* » TherapyGirl, posted by SLS on March 19, 2009, at 11:03:16
Scott good idea. Like it. Phillipa
Posted by lucie lu on March 19, 2009, at 12:55:30
In reply to Who's going to do this for me now? *poss. trigger*, posted by TherapyGirl on March 19, 2009, at 10:04:58
TG, this is a keeper.
BTW, how was the new endo? My fingers have been crossed.
Posted by TherapyGirl on March 19, 2009, at 13:03:45
In reply to Re: Who's going to do this for me now? *poss. trigger*, posted by lucie lu on March 19, 2009, at 12:55:30
Thanks, Lucie. I really like it too.
New endo I think is going to be good. She upped my dosage (based on my symptoms) and we will check labs in April. She will adjust as needed. I have an appt. with her in July, but she said if the labs are off or if I need to see her, to just call. She also made it a point to say that if I called her, she herself would call me back.
She didn't really criticize the bozo, but she said, "People in general, and particular people like you with Hashimoto's and Graves, need to be monitored very closely after Radioactive Iodine treatment. Your situation is unusual, but not unheard of." I was like, YEP.
Posted by TherapyGirl on March 19, 2009, at 13:04:40
In reply to Re: Who's going to do this for me now? *poss. trigger* » TherapyGirl, posted by SLS on March 19, 2009, at 11:03:16
I know you're right, Scott. I've just got to figure out how to do that.
Thanks for the support. You are still a sweetheart. :-)
Posted by TherapyGirl on March 19, 2009, at 13:06:55
In reply to Re: Who's going to do this for me now? *poss. trigger* » SLS, posted by Phillipa on March 19, 2009, at 12:34:19
Yep, me too.
Posted by DAisym on March 19, 2009, at 13:32:05
In reply to Who's going to do this for me now? *poss. trigger*, posted by TherapyGirl on March 19, 2009, at 10:04:58
Sometimes I think we can do it for you, TG. And sometimes I think your family will. Other times it might be your angel or nature who reminds you about your authentic self. And sometimes, you will find your therapist lurking inside yourself and she will still do it for you.
The other thought I had is that endings are also new beginnings. You will hold a space in yourself for your therapist but this ending might also create a space for a new connection. I encourage you to be open to new possibilities - watch for what the Universe throws your way.
It is hard to have faith that this will be the case, especially during intense times of grieving. But we'll keep the hope and sing your song.
Of course...it might be off-key...we are, after all, Babblers...:)
Take care,
Daisy
Posted by lucie lu on March 19, 2009, at 14:08:13
In reply to Re: Who's going to do this for me now? *poss. trigger* » lucie lu, posted by TherapyGirl on March 19, 2009, at 13:03:45
> Thanks, Lucie. I really like it too.
>
> New endo I think is going to be good. She upped my dosage (based on my symptoms) and we will check labs in April. She will adjust as needed. I have an appt. with her in July, but she said if the labs are off or if I need to see her, to just call. She also made it a point to say that if I called her, she herself would call me back.
>
> She didn't really criticize the bozo, but she said, "People in general, and particular people like you with Hashimoto's and Graves, need to be monitored very closely after Radioactive Iodine treatment. Your situation is unusual, but not unheard of." I was like, YEP.That's wonderful news! I am so happy to hear that you seem to be in good hands at last. Now you can really get your recovery underway and hopefully be feeling a lot better soon.
Finally.
:) :) :) :) :)
Posted by Dinah on March 19, 2009, at 15:18:09
In reply to Who's going to do this for me now? *poss. trigger*, posted by TherapyGirl on March 19, 2009, at 10:04:58
I like Daisy's answer.
No one will ever be able to be who your therapist is to you, completely. But maybe you can find ways to turn to the community of those around you to get from them what you need. Maybe not all in one place.
I also find it entirely possible that people come into your life in pure serendipity. That doesn't replace those you've lost, but it can open you up to new and different forms of support.
Posted by TherapyGirl on March 19, 2009, at 18:53:39
In reply to Re: Who's going to do this for me now? *poss. trigger* » TherapyGirl, posted by DAisym on March 19, 2009, at 13:32:05
I love the way you write. Thank you so much for this. It's another one I'll need to print out and re-read.
Posted by TherapyGirl on March 19, 2009, at 18:54:27
In reply to Re: Who's going to do this for me now? *poss. trigger* » TherapyGirl, posted by lucie lu on March 19, 2009, at 14:08:13
Thanks, Lucie. I hope this is the beginning. I am feeling better some days, so it's definitely an improvement over 3 weeks ago.
I really appreciate your support. Hope your week has gone okay.
Posted by TherapyGirl on March 19, 2009, at 18:55:43
In reply to Re: Who's going to do this for me now? *poss. trigger* » TherapyGirl, posted by Dinah on March 19, 2009, at 15:18:09
Thanks, Dinah. That is a healthy way to look at it (certainly much healthier than the way I've been thinking of it). I really appreciate your perspective here. I'll try to hold onto it.
Posted by Dinah on March 19, 2009, at 18:59:29
In reply to Re: Who's going to do this for me now? *poss. trigger* » Dinah, posted by TherapyGirl on March 19, 2009, at 18:55:43
Well, when it is my turn to go through this, I doubt I'll be a model of healthiness, no matter what I say.
I'll be so full of rage and fear that I won't be able to stand up.
Hang in there. It's hard to lose people we love. It sucks. There's no real way to make the experience ok.
Posted by TherapyGirl on March 19, 2009, at 20:45:35
In reply to Re: Who's going to do this for me now? *poss. trigger* » TherapyGirl, posted by Dinah on March 19, 2009, at 18:59:29
You're right about that. I'll try to be as supportive of you as you've been of me whenever that time comes.
((((((((Dinah)))))))))
Posted by lucie lu on March 19, 2009, at 21:00:15
In reply to Re: Who's going to do this for me now? *poss. trigger* » lucie lu, posted by TherapyGirl on March 19, 2009, at 18:54:27
You know, TG, you have been sounding SO much better recently compared with when you were posting a couple of months ago, when your hormone levels were going nuts courtesy of the Bad Endo Docs. I really believe that you are now in a position to start feeling much better. Life has its challenges, always, and I know you are facing a real, major challenge with your T. But it will help so much to be meeting that challenge feeling OK instead of terrible. I don't want to sound like a broken record, but I'm just so glad that your condition is finally getting adequate treatment. And if the health issues are taken care of, then you can get on with your life.
((((((((((((((((TG))))))))))))))))
Lucie
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