When Do You Stop Going?

Well what I've heard in this thread is:

1. If your bored and gotten all you can from therapy,
2. if you feel that you now have all the information you need to continue your self exploration on your own,
3. if you've achieved some level of happiness and believe that you deserve happiness,
4. if you recognize that its OK to ask someone for his/her undivided attention. AND if you simply accept his/her attention because you know inside that the person cares about you and you deserve it,
5. if you are able speak up and ask for help and not feel guilty, stupid, or needy,
6. if you're able to trust and be open with people who have demonstrated that they are trustworthy,

then it probably is a good time to consider ending therapy.

I've made some progress the last several months but I can't respond affirmatively to any of the above. I can write them down, admit at least to myself (and the strangers on PC) that I want to achieve them, and I can help others achieve them. Unfortunately, I still have trouble believing I personally deserve happiness. Fear and whatever else continues to prevent me from reaching for what I want.

I think I'll stick it out a little longer in therapy to see if I can convince myself to move toward.

Thanks everyone for you comments.