It wasn't so much punitive but just not getting the "reward" of therapy. No punishment involved. But yeah, I think I know what you're getting at--that's why I said it was a stupid idea. You confirmed for me that it is indeed stupid. Just grasping at straws for how I can use therapy to help myself... Hoping mcl61636 can shed light on how it is working for her. (The idea of "fun" that she mentioned sounds good.)