first therapy session

10:00 AM: Therapist asked when i last took a day off. Couldnt remember. Thats not normal.


10:30 AM: She said "you cant pour from an empty cup". Im not empty. Im non-existent.


11:00 AM: Talked about why i work so hard. Proving myself. To who? For what?


11:30 AM: She gave me homework. Take one evening off. Just one. Sounds impossible.


2:00 PM: Left feeling lighter. Also heavier. Awareness is uncomfortable.


5:00 PM: Told boss i need to leave at 6 today. He looked confused. I never leave early.


6:00 PM: Walked out at 6. Felt guilty. Felt rebellious. Felt scared.


8:00 PM: Cooked dinner. Watched tv. Did nothing work related. Felt weird but also... nice?


Baby steps. Thats what she said. This is a baby step.

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💬AnonymousNov 27

Session with therapist is a good sign of personal growth. It is better then keep dwelling on things in our own. We are essentially taking about one evening as a way to give time to oneself. Keep up the good work.

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