Posted by DaisyM on September 14, 2004, at 23:04:20
In reply to Therapist ever said he/she was worried, posted by rubenstein on September 14, 2004, at 19:26:06
My therapist has said that to me multiple times. Often it is on a Monday and he says something like, "I didn't hear from you this weekend. I was worried about you." I use to respond that I didn't want him to worry about me or apologize for making him worry. He said I can't control his feelings and he worries because he knows how much I'm hurting and he cares.
We've also had a discussion about suicide where he asked me if I could promise to call him first before I hurt myself. I have promised to at least try to reach out.
Take it as a sign of caring, not that they think you are doing better or worse. I think it speaks to your relationship. And knowing there is a connection might be what is scarying you. I know it terrifies me.
Did he say why he was worried?
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