"Graduated" from therapy.

[berry2000]

Well, today was my "last" day of therapy. I'm going on "maintenance". Which means if I need it she is there. Weird thing is i have huge abandoment issues (or atleast I used to) and it's weird but I'm not freaking out. I am ready to spread my wings and try this on my own. I never thought I would be able to say that. But here i am saying it. Praise God for the healing he has done in my life to bring me to this point. I've got a whole mess of coping skills. And i 've got my friends and family. I've got my church and pastor. I've got a support group at church which I'm hoping to attend once a month. I think this is doable. I can't believe i am typing this.

 

[Alive again]

Praise the Lord!!!

 

[tallyn75]

((((berry))))

I'm so happy for you.

 

[Kristen.NewCreation]

Awesome! Congratulations.

 

[rushingwind62]

That is awesome, Berry. Just remember everything you learned in therapy and you'll be fine. I am still in therapy although I don't really need it. I have to stay in counseling for my Dr to prescribe my meds. I only go once a month but it seems like it is more of a hassle than anything....lol. The only reason I stay with this Dr is because I live on a limited income and he is state funded/ I am happy for you...and a little jealous....lol....God Bless~!!!

 

[4Everloved]

I am very, very happy for you berry

((((((((((berry2000)))))))))))

 

[berry2000]

Awe thanks guys. I guess it's cool to share something positive every once in a while.

Has anyone else done intense therapy for several years and then not needed it anymore?

 

[sherr33]

This is awesome. God is truely faithful!!

 

[DoubtingThomas29]

I was in therapy from June 2000 till July 2005. Now I go back every now and then if I need a little help with something.

I used to go a lot, like once a month. Pretty much now I try to solve my own problems and go back to a therapist if I feel like something isn't quite right and just need assurance that I am not slipping to bad mental health, but pretty much there is only so much therapists can do, you really got to take care of yourself and avoid stress, stopping meds and substance abuse. I do the last two really well, however it is not so easy to avoid stress really, but I try, to avoid it, and manage it really good.

 

[bipolarbear]

Praise the Lord!!!! I am so very happy for you! Hugs!