So Afraid Of Being Deserted

[Rennie]

I must put a quick disclaimer that anything my mother says comes from the position that "mental illness is a character flaw" and that she knows nothing of my Bipolar and CPTSD diagnosis.

I just need to get this out as there is still 3 days till I see my T and its really bothering me.

I was talking to my mum and she was ranting about my aunt who is Bipolar/Schizophrenic and how they (mental health professionals) wont do talking therapy with her anymore as she just stews in her own crap.

This has bought up all kinds of fears of being deserted by my own T cause I maybe seem to be going nowhere, but sometimes just knowing I am no more than 2 weeks away from seeing my T is actually what keeps me engaged and simply alive sometimes.

Does anyone else have these fears? Are they going to just stop talking to me one day?

 

[sedna]

I must put a quick disclaimer that anything my mother says comes from the position that "mental illness...

Yes, everyone has that fear if they have a good connection with the therapist. Typically three years is about the length of time for a course of therapy with one T , after that they may want to see you for 'checking in type appts. ' I'm basing that on the therapists I've known socially and they had talked about their jobs. It doesnt mean yours of course. Its just average length of counseling. Ive had the same one for 4 years. I told him I cant go to someone new and its okay with him. Its a good idea not to show a lot of attachment or clingy behavior, because they will be less likely to work with your need to stay with them , thinking your attachment might be unhealthy for you etc.