it's over

Well, between my T and me, we've both kind of decided I don't need to be in therapy anymore. I'm pretty stable and have my BP under control most of the time. My life is more settled. I don't feel I have many specifics to discuss in our Friday session, and she's also winding down her private practice.

I think I'm ok with it. We have kind of skirted the issue and in my last session we really talked about it, and I wanted that to be my last session so I didn't have to think about it much and worry about coming to the official LAST session. Easier for me I think; less painful. She said that for the next 2 or so months she'd be there via mail/text/phone (within reason) and if it became a serious issue that I needed to work through, she'd be able to refer me.
It's just a bit daunting to be on my own 2 feet
But thought I'd reach out here, as you guys understand

(((((((sugahorse)))))))

Wow...what a big and positive change in your life

It must feel really strange to be leaving therapy behind...it sounds nice to have the reassurance that T will still be there if you need her as you make this transition.

When it gets scary to stand on your "own two feet" can you remember all of the healing you've done and coping skills you've learned?

Good work, sugahorse

wow amazing i'm sure it wont all be great but i believe you can do this and we are all here for you also .

Thanks guys.
I know I just need to be positive and it'll be ok

Hey Suga,

That is awesome to be done with therapy. Remember that if something comes up in the future, you can go back to therapy. Just because you are terminating right now, doesn't mean you can't get help in the future if you need it. And remember that all of us here at PC are willing and eager to support you through this transition.

Sounds like you have worked really hard to get to where you are today. Well done!!

Its nice to hear how someone else is coping with this transition as I will be making that transition soon. I too am a little unsettled with stopping therapy. One thing that is helping me was reading through my journal and seeing all the things I learne about myself and all of the coping skills I have learned.

Be positive...and open to asking for support from those in your life

Sugahorse - how long were you in therapy? I've been only a few months but I can see it lasting a long time.

Allow yourself the space to feel excited and sad at the same time.
It is almost like a young person going off to college. It is a good change, but it is still a loss. Big hugs to you!

good for you and allow yourself to feel any and all emotions through this...
your very strong for staying positive and moving forward...

because, we have to remember, as cheesy as this sounds, with every end, comes a a NEW beginning....

((((((((sugahorse)))))))))

I'm going to be the devil's advocate for a moment.......... Are you sure you don't want one last session? For the sake of closure? And no regrets? I found this to be very helpful............but I understand it is not for everyone.

I know I could never do an official last session. I guess it's a problem in my life in general, and my T has probably understood that by now too. It would be a whole new period of therapy to learn about closure.

I have been in therapy for about 1 year. Start off with sever depression and nearly landed back in hospital. But my meds have kicked in, and therapy played a part too, for me to be fairly stable.
I guess I've learnt a lot; still learning about self-soothing, which is probably the hardest part about stopping therapy. I have reached a point where I am over-analysing to the point that it is nearly destructive. I'm hoping that this will become less over time.

Yup, I can always go back to therapy, but it would be a new T. I really got to trust and like this T, but I'm sure there are others out there too.

Thanks everyone for your support; I'll def be around!