The only time I felt like life was on hold while in therapy was when I had very little extra money and was pretty much month to month. Then, it was either therapy or getting/doing other things that made me feel good. At that time, I quit so that I could buy a car, and it felt very freeing.

Also, depending on what's happening, therapy can leave me feeling beat up, especially when it turns into what I am perceiving/doing wrong.