Anyone think about what specifically will let them know that they have reached the end of therapy? How they will be different because they went through this journey? Like core of your existence/big picture stuff not the goals we set for therapy to guide the process.

Is it when we no longer have enough symptoms to fit into a DSM category or when the symptoms we have are "managed" or is there something more???

Most of my symptoms are managed now even when I don't see T. My depression is chemical so Pdoc will likely always be there. I self manage the Aspergers well and I no longer meet the DSM criteria for PTSD... But I still see T for "personal growth"/wanna be a better person reasons.

I see me going to the symphony and places where jeans are "not allowed". I see myself giving back to the community more than I take. I see my friends as people to enjoy life with. I see myself with more substance in my knowledge. I see myself living steeped in cultural and religious diversity. I see myself deeply experiencing and savoring these things.