When talking about ending therapy- my therapist talked a lot about her "wanting" to support me and me not fully allowing her too due to issues of trust and past hurt-- Makes sense. I know I'm not the only one. So, I opt' out to take a one month break from therapy... how does that sound? It's almost like I just need to take a break so I can remember that there was a time when I didn't give a crap about meeting up with someone for once a week, where all I did was find ways to be strong on my own...It's been 2 years of therapy- I have taken breaks but, no longer then 2 and a half weeks probably- and this was with my old therapist. My issue with quitting cold turkey is- idk how much sense that makes when I am going to be challenging myself more then I ever have in my life-come August. In August_ I will be working as a resident assistant, in charge of facilitating and creating a positive living experience for 55 residents. If anyone has read my posts over the past 2 years, this involves stretching myself to a place where I haven't been stretched before... I've been very focused on work and school but, this job will be a whole new one for me and with my issues with depression, illness, food etc. it just doesn't make sense for me to stop something when I am now going to be doing something that would require so much more effort on my part. Anyway, I don't have a lot of money for therapy either- which is why it makes sense to take a break but,

1. would you listen or feel able to go along with your therapists idea of lowering your sliding scale fee below your usual payment cus she insists that it's okay-?& Right now my fee is 25 dollars but, no job at the moment-and I'm a college student... but, how much lower could she go!? lol I just told her I felt "worthless" which I did at that moment- like how could I pay her so little!? I'm sure she gets money in addition-since they are a nonprofit and her parents are therapists and own the business but, still... lol...

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2. whats the longest and shortest break you've ever taken from therapy?
what was the best and worst part of your "break from therapy" experience?