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I have terminated in so many different ways.
1) I got pissed, walked out, and never returned. I remember seeing a new picture in her office of someone I knew and completely freaked out. No contact ever again. (I did not think I was capable of living without her, but did remarkably well. This was similar to breaking an addiction)
2) I moved too far away and we said a simple goodbye. (was not really invested in the relationship)
3) Canceled my next appointment and never returned. (this was a psychiatrist and I replaced him with a better one)
4) Just had a psychiatrist inform me he was retiring in June. He told me this in January. He wanted me to continue with him until June, but I chose to end after 1 more appointment. He had nothing left to offer me. I was getting ready to fire him anyway so this worked out well.
5) My most recent change. I was with this therapist for 3 years. I did a lot of work with her. My gut started telling me I needed something more or different. No real reason why, just what I felt. I discussed this with her in-depth over a period of a few weeks. I was very honest about what I was thinking and feeling. We both agreed a change might be just what I needed. I now have a new therapist with new ideas. Ideas I need to hear. The old therapist will be available temporarily in case this new relationship does not work out.
there have been other terminations, but these are the ones I choose to share.
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