Without Counselor for 3 Months...Tips?

[lalaithan]

I will be without my counselor for the first time in since diagnosed for approx. 3 months since I will be taking summer quarter off from college/work (my stress has gotten out of control) to be out in the country with my grandparents. Does anyone have any tips so I don't go nuts? Seeing a counselor while I am there is out of the question since I'd have to drive 50 miles to see one. :doh:

 

[Mina]

What about scheduling phone sessions with your counselor?

 

[wattle]

Is there someone else that you trust that you could talk to instead? Also if your on meds keep taking them and keep your breathing exercises up.
At the end of last year I had to stop seeing my psychologist for several months, I failed miserably though, I stopped taking the medication and pretty much everything else went belly up, I hope I wont make the same mistake again.
Hope everything goes well for you.

 

[Deleted member 541]

I know that the driving may be a pain the butt, but even every other week, would do you good.

When my back is bad, I drive to another state, about an hour away to see my Chiropractor, for a 15 minute adjustment. I go every week for sometimes 1-2 months. We sometimes have to do things, even if we don't want to, to get well.....I would do the drive if I were you......

 

[SunnyBrookFarm]

I agree - if there is anyway at all you can make the trip (even if it is every 2 - 3 weeks) or do phone sessions that would be (in my opinion) a better plan. I'm glad you are taking a break, but if you are doing it because your stress has gotten out of control, it's probably not the best time to not see your counselor.

I would really ask about phone sessions, I know my mom's counselor does them for her when she is unable to leave the house (due to anxiety).