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Originally Posted by growlycat
For those in long or even very long term therapy like me, how has your therapy changed over time? Do you still feel it is effective? Do you ever see an end date? How do you know when you are done?
I'm not sure how to define long term therapy. Two or three years or more? In my case it has been 20 yrs spanning several therapists.
I have more to work on but it is starting to be more concrete practical things like my driving phobia (I drive now but highways vex me). I worry that I keep doing therapy because I can't replicate the emotional needs getting met outside of therapy. My relationships outside of therapy seem superficial at best.
Would love to hear from anyone. You are free to criticize me and the way I do therapy but I'd prefer all sides join in the conversation
Part of my issue is that I went from a very goal oriented therapist to a very laid back t. I like my t but worry my therapy won't go anywhere I know I plan on talking to him about this too
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For me, I no longer taking burning issues to each session.
I no longer dissociate. I feel my feelings and manage them.
Our unconscious has no limit to it, so it's up to you how far you want to go.
I love delving into the unconscious so I still enjoy what my therapy can give me.
I still have issues around the relationship with T. I dip in and out of that.
I've no doubts I could manage fine without therapy now. But the difference is, it was a life saving tool when I entered, now it's a free choice I make to remain. Because of what I've said here.
I see others that still act out their unconscious and I do not want a life like that. I want to explore and understand.
T remarked that I like the back & forth between us. I do.