How did you feel when you switched therapists?
The first time I felt totally miserable even though it was my decision to quit. Another time I was okay about it. This last time I felt scared but hopeful that I made a good decision to switch.

Do you ever try to NOT repeat the same mistakes with your new therapist? Yes, I tried to be more open with new Ts and not sit there and waste time not talking. I tried not to repeat my "pattern" of becoming too attached to them, too.

When you try not to, do you ever still repeat them anyways? I kept repeating my pattern with each new T.

Did switching therapist effect you at all or we're you mostly okay with it? I wasn't okay with switching the first time. I shouldn't have quit suddenly the way I did. I should have tapered my sessions.

How long did it take you to stop thinking about your old therapist and move forward? I spent most of the first 6 months or longer with my new T, talking about my former T. This was about 25 years ago and I still think about her sometimes, and bring up things in therapy now that I discussed back then. The way I quit was traumatic and I needed closure that I didn't get, which was my choice. This most recent switch, almost 2 years ago, was totally different! I was very attached to my former T but I stopped thinking about her after a few weeks with my new T.

Jazzy, are you seeing a new T or are you still debating whether to stick with your former one? I thought you weren't in therapy anymore the last time you posted.