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Originally Posted by Forgetmenot07
Did he used to reply and then later inform you he is stopping?
I think at some point I read here or elsewhere that we can rely on those replies from therapist as a quick fix and this deepens dependency. It's this instant gratification or validation that can be addictive. I think the reply feels good in the moment but we can become overdependent on it to regulate our mood.
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Yes, he replied for a year and then stopped replying last October. I think one of the many reasons he has given includes what you’ve said about the reply feeling good in the moment but not helping long term. I’m just not sure that I agree.