Tired of therapy..

I never thought I would say this, but I'm quite burnt out overall the last few months.

My T will be going on maternity for some months in March, maybe two or three months or longer, I don't know. I stressed about it at first, I wasn't sure how I was going to cope, I just started letting her in more, and she told me this news, and I started to keep her out immediately.

At this point I actually look forward to having a break. And I know the therapeutic relationship I have with her will come to an end at some point, and very likely in the next few years. I won't see her when I officially commence a clinical doctoral training in psychotherapy, I will be seeing a training therapist instead as part of a training requirement.

I suppose these times are useful to not only give me a break but also some time to process the things we talked about recently. We have made a lot of progress this year but I feel like I have used up all my energy, and I need proper rest. I haven't been feeling well physically too so that's another reason. Also helps me to know how I will cope on my own without her.

Anyone ever have these feelings? when you just want to be by yourself. It's the way I feel now anyway. But good thing that I am actually seeing this break as a positive thing. Possibly when I feel a bit more rested, I would have more energy to engage in therapy. Must I just say therapy is some hard work, a lot more about just talking to someone.

I feel like that all the time. My T always pushes toward progress with lots of EMDR. He doesn't let me just chat or complain about life in the moment.

I put in a lot of work both in and out of session and look forward to the occasional holiday breaks from T. I always feel like I need a break but fear that I will lose my slots if I take one. Due to my work schedule I am limited to first ir last session of each day and those go fast.

I think taking a break is always a good idea. I know for me it would give me the opportunity to see how I can use the skills I have learned and test my ability to get by without him. To me, that is the goal of therapy anyway

Dear emmaleemochizuki,

A break seems like a good idea. I've done this before with various therapists for various reasons. You are right about how therapy can be hard work. It can be really draining sometimes and the loss of energy can be cumulative too. I hope the break becomes something very helpful to you in your life!

Sincerely yours, Yao Wen

Taking a break is always a good thing. I know it helps me to see how far I have come in my life. For me it is impossible to do right now but in the future i see myself taking breaks. You can always return when you are ready. Therapy is very hard work it's more then talking. Hugs