[SarahSweden]

After having a six weeks break from therapy because of my therapist´s vacation I´m thinking of quitting therapy. We had our first session after the break this week and I just thought she doesn´t get how my life is even if I tell her.

Also, she can´t do anything about my problems, I don´t manage them myself. I understand a therapist of course needs to have vacation and it´s not that per se I turn against but the fact that the caring and interest in my problems is scheduled.


I managed fine or as bad as I use to during her vacation depending on how one sees it so why continue with her? Noone will understand me even if they technically can grow a relationship and let me talk about my problems.

[seeker33]

Sorry you feel this way. But maybe something else will help you. People can find healing in various activities.
Have you thought about alternative solutions for you? Exercise, volunteering, art, pets, meditation...?

[CantExplain]

Are you on any medication, Sarah? I doubt that I could have beaten depression by therapy alone, because depression makes it impossible to have any faith in the therapist. I sense that is where you are right now.

[coolibrarian]

Sarah, whatever you decide to do, please don't do it in haste. Think about it long and hard. And, even trying talking to your T about it. Tell her exactly why you think therapy with her won't work out (based on your "differences"). Kram.

[SarahSweden]

Thanks. Yes, I will, I´ll probably first tell her I feel it´s hard to talk to her about deeper things when I know so little about her values and opinions about me. Then I´ll see how she responds to that, she has earlier on said I can bring things that are negative to therapy but I´m not sure she meant negative things connected to her.

Kram tillbaka.

Originally Posted by coolibrarian

Sarah, whatever you decide to do, please don't do it in haste. Think about it long and hard. And, even trying talking to your T about it. Tell her exactly why you think therapy with her won't work out (based on your "differences"). Kram.

[Deejay14]

Sarah I think she will be willing to hear your impressions of her good or not so good. One thing I learned that one doesn't come out of every therapy session feeling relieved of better. I think you owe it to yourself to share your thoughts with her as you have laid them out here.

[SarahSweden]

Thanks. Yes, I´m thinking of telling her I feel she doesn´t understand how my situation is and that I don´t want to share any new issues with her. I agree not every session can feel rewarding but when it comes to feeling understood and such, that must be present for most of the time.

Originally Posted by Deejay14

Sarah I think she will be willing to hear your impressions of her good or not so good. One thing I learned that one doesn't come out of every therapy session feeling relieved of better. I think you owe it to yourself to share your thoughts with her as you have laid them out here.