Hi Hope. I am wondering what kind of practise your therapist has. Does she practise out of a clinic? Does she run one on her own? Does she run her sessions out of her home even? All this I see as affecting how this problems rolls out and the options for resolution.

But, first and foremost, regardless of how many people she does or does not work with, she should have provided you with emergency measures.

I am concerned about the dark thoughts. I've been there and it is both scary and agonising.

I want to remind you that your family physician is also a member of your mental healthcare team.

My psychiatrist was out of town. His office recommended I see my family doctor before making a decision to ultimately go to a hospital emergency. Seeing him really helped. Even the talk made me feel better. He prescribed a PRN until I could see my psychiatrist. All worked out in the end.