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Originally Posted by awkwardlyyours
I am curious if countries other than the US use the term 'abandonment' the way it's used in the US (in therapy or in other emotional situations) -- I knew what the word meant before I landed in the US but the (emotional) range of connotations were totally foreign to me (and perhaps still are) for a long time.
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No, we don't in the UK, not in quite the same way as in the US. Therapy here comes under the NHS, which is state funded, so we don't pay for it directly (but we do in our taxes). It's called IAPT, more info here
IAPT |. Or we can get it via our employer, otherwise known as occupational health (private or public sector). Or pay for it ourselves. You tend to find a greater correlation between those that pay directly and stick with therapy/ are more specific about their needs. And the quality is more variable, accordingly. I now fund myself and have the best therapist ever. I have been tempted to stop as we are getting into the difficult stuff now, but I would not abandon the process or her. I deal with that feeling in therapy. If I was to take a break or finish completely, I would hope I would be mature and professional enough to tell her why. And leave the door open.