I have no idea what "category" this should be put under - so I am just going to drop it here and the moderators can move it if they want....

Okay, here is my little drama of the day. I am seeing several therapists - but one main one. The gal is pretty good. She clearly cares and she also knows her stuff. With my insurance (which is pretty good), I only have to pay $25 co-pay each time I see her.

(I am not good at remembering how long ago something occurred so do not write this in stone)..... About a year ago I received a bill in the mail for $25 - saying that I did not pay for a session..... I was pretty certain that I did pay - but since I pay in cash - I really could not prove it. So, now I always make sure to get a receipt.

Then two weeks ago, we had a group session on a different day & time than normal. I got in late and was in a hurry. Handed the receptionist (who knows me well) the money and said "no time for a receipt) and went into group..... well - you guessed it - late last week I got a bill for $25.

I AM SO PISSED. I know it may be kind of petty - after all $25 certainly is no big deal to me. But the concept that "someone" is ripping me off has my blood pressure way up today. I have therapy this afternoon and I am stewing over how I am going to handle this........

I think I will simply go in and try to be calm. Give the receptionist the letter and explain that I did pay. And if they give me ANY crap - I think I will say 'fine' and pay $25 (for the missed payment) and demand a receipt - then LEAVE and do not go to session... and tell them outright - cancel ALL future appointments.

I really do not want to quit seeing this therapist. But I do not think I will be able to 'let go' of this. It is soooo under my skin that I could barely sleep last night....

Am I being a jerk?