Yes.

The long and the short of it was that getting my depression (after 20+ years) properly treated helped correct my distorted self-perception. My T has also done a good job of helping me realize that for the most part a T is a guide, not a miracle worker. I may be very attached to him but anyone competent can sit in his chair because I'm the one doing the work. And so, while I would be quite wounded if he dumped me tomorrow (because hey, it's been nearly seven years), I know what I need and I would seek out another therapist to help me complete my journey.

For those relationships that are enduring (friendships and my marriage), I've come to see that my depression made my missteps and mistakes bigger and my contributions smaller. In truth, I give and I take just as my friends and my husband do as well and we all have to work at relationships.