Posted by Partlycloudy on August 6, 2013, at 12:00:45
In reply to Re: do you think of therapy as having a goal?, posted by Dr. Bob on August 3, 2013, at 0:00:32
> I'm starting a new thread because the above got me wondering: How many of you think of therapy as having a goal?
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> BobMy therapist and I started talking about termination last year. We decided that when I had a solid 6 to 12 months of stability that we would probably taper off and leave it to making appointments just for crisis situations.
Life, as it turns out, has not cooperated. The most problematic component has been my PTSD, and learning tools to deal with triggers. I have encompassed new techniques for me to deal with it.
I don't worry about termination or the length of time I remain in therapy. I have a chronic health condition. As many appointments as it takes to keep my progress steady, or to get me back up to speed on development. It is what it is. I would be a fool to deny myself the correct care.
(It is nice to be back. Very different feel, and it is nice to see you engaged with the members.)
PC
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