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Old Jul 02, 2017, 09:28 PM
SilentMelodee SilentMelodee is offline
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Originally Posted by rainbow8 View Post
Yes, but WHY is it unhealthy to stay with my T? I live my life without her, but I want to discuss it all with her. If she moves away or dies, I'll have to cope, but why do I have to give her up now? I realize I pay her, so that's why. I'm her job but so what? I will have to ask her. I'm doing better but I'm depressed about my life. There are more things than just the attachment. There's growing older issues, and I want T's support.
You don't HAVE to give her up now, and I don't think she's asking you to. Spacing out sessions is one thing, but quitting therapy is something separate. I think the general consensus is that it's OUR decision to end therapy, unless something unhealthy is going on. so if you don't want to space sessions, don't. Tell her you aren't ready, you will let her know when you are, and kindly ask her to drop the subject. She works FOR YOU. So if you want to continue seeing her once a week, stick up for yourself in that!
Thanks for this!
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