I went to a new T today. I like her. She seems calm and happy to help. Today was just going over the intake form and all that, so we didn't get to actual work. She says I have a lot to cover based on the form I filled out. Well, what do they expect from an anxious person with worries when they give you a whole section on concerns and ask you to check all that apply?
New T actually said we were going to use a technique to reduce my anxiety/panic and triggers, if that was ok with me. I think we will start on that next time. Interesting! My former T (I probably shouldn't compare...hard not to though) didn't do techniques really. We just chatted and investigated my family background. Well, I guess, former T did give me some strategies as in that she mentioned some to use. For instance rehearsing what to say to people who try to step on my boundaries, doing family meetings with my parents and kids, resources to access, books to read, challenging my thoughts or my thinking, and sometimes she would put a positive spin on things and helped me deal with some of my trauma. She did encourage me and we built up a lot of trust and I got to know her like a good friend.
My new T has some good ideas and different ideas than my former T. Hopefully a combination of what I learned from my previous T and my new T will help.
New T seems to want to decaffeinate me though.
Hmmm...I don't know if I like the sound of that.
My new T even invited me to a yoga class that she runs on certain days. I thought that was cool, but it won't work with my schedule.
I still like the idea of hanging out at a restaurant with former T better.
I don't have the connection w/the new T like former T, but it was only the first session and I'm not in crisis mode like I was with previous T.
Oh..I go back to new T in a week.
Ok...thought I'd share my update with you all.
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