I am not judging anyone who differs from my opinion but personally I do not want to be in therapy any longer than I have to. Therapy for me involves serious issues that impact daily life. While I hate to admit this because I seriously don't want to go thus long, I will probably be in therapy for close to 5 more years.

I have DID, MDD with lots of suicidal tendencies, and C-PTSD. I am trying to get rid of the results of 20 years of sexual, physical, and emotional abuse. I allowed myself to live with this for over 50 years because I thought it was just the way things were and it is pretty much super glued into my brain. My poor T has a lot of work to do trying to untangle the mess I call my twisted brain.

Luckily, my T will not continue working with someone who is not making progress. He considers it unethical and will refer me out if we reach that point. I agree. I don't want to become reliant and see him just for the sake of having someone to talk to. IMO that is what friends are for and T are not paid friends.

I guess at this point I just want to see if it is possible to reach a point where I am half way normal and can find a lasting, loving relationship before I die. This is my goal right now in addition to beating cancer. If the latter goes badly then my goals will change and T will end a lot sooner.