Author's note: This chapter contains conversations between a patient and a therapist. Take note that I just made their conversation with my imagination so please don't take it seriously.
Irene's POV
{8 months later}
Today will be the last session of my therapy with doctor Sarang Kim and to be honest, I am both happy and scared at the same time. I am happy because ever since I sought professional help from a therapist, I never had those vivid dreams again that kept on messing up my head.
I am also scared because what if after this, those dreams came back to mess with my head again? What if I'm back to square one once again? What if I lose everything I worked for because of this mental illness?
What if I need my sessions with doctor Kim to extend just to be sure that I'm really fine now?
"Ms. Bae, the doctor will see you now." The reception clerk said.
I took a deep breath and proceeded to see my therapist. I knocked first and not long after she let me inside. Whenever I'm inside this session room, I feel quite relieved. This room is my comfort place. I can freely talk about the things I keep in my head without the fear of being judged.
Doctor Kim has always been the best. She never made me feel like our relationship is between a doctor-patient relationship. She made me feel like I was just talking to my mother. It's not that I see my mom in her but she made me feel like it was like a daughter sharing stories and what troubles her with her mother.
Dr. Kim: So how are you feeling right now, Irene?
"I'm quite scared, to be honest."
Dr. Kim: Is it because it's our last session today?
"Yes. I'm just worried that those dreams will come back again and mess up my progress."
Dr. Kim: I see.
Dr. Kim: As I said before, it's normal to dream, Irene. Sometimes we imagine the things we wanted to happen, especially when reality doesn't meet our expectations. They say the more vivid the dreams that a person has, the more creative that person is.
Dr. Kim: If somehow those vivid dreams that you had before came back after this session, I want you to treat them like a blessing. A blessing that you can use to explore your creativity. Are you still writing in your journal?
"Yes, I still do. Just like what you said."
Dr. Kim: Does anyone know you're writing in your journal again about those dreams?
"No. I haven't told anyone. Even to my father."
Dr. Kim: How come?
"I just don't want him to worry. The first time I opened up to him about those dreams I had, he gave me that look that he used to give to my mom, days before she passed away."
Dr. Kim: Do you still want to continue writing even if you're not having those dreams anymore?
"Yes, definitely doc. Whenever I write in my journal, I feel like it's a way of talking to myself. Those things that I can't talk about to anyone besides myself."
Dr. Kim: Good. It was nice to hear that, Irene. Remember, embrace it. Embrace your introversion trait. There's nothing wrong with talking to yourself. It's actually normal and quite good. Just don't keep everything to yourself and try to talk to someone you trust. Spend time with family or friends and accept reality even if it's disappointing sometimes.
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