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Do I continue with Counselling now I feel better?

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Lorddenning1 · 09/01/2019 13:48

Good afternoon

Bit of a back story,, 9 year relationship ended just over 4 months ago (mutual decision), we have 2 DS together. He met someone else within 2 weeks of us splitting and I did not handle it very well.
Everything got too much for me, the responsibility of being a single mum, working full time, getting used to being on my own caring for the kids etc and then him being happy with someone else so soon.
I got depressed and I was not eating, sleeping and was signed off work for a bit, i been through a rollacoaster of emotions (not helped by the ex harping on how happy his new GF is making him) while im left holding the baby, literally.

I tried Antidepressants and they did not agree with me, anyways my GP signed me up for some counselling (8 sessions in total) and I have had 2 sessions with him and i think he is great and is helping me.

Now that Christmas is out of the way i feel a lot more positive, for once i feel Happy and the fog has lifted, I am looking forward to the future and the rose tinted glasses regarding my ex has well and truly fallen.
I have a counselling session scheduled for tomorrow (not had one for over 2 weeks due to the Christmas break) but i don't feel like i need it. I don't think i have anything to talk/cry about. I have been using his methods to help me if i feel low and so far its been working.

Do I cancel or still go, i am not sure how it all works, and i would hate to be taking someone else space who could really use it. even though i feel OK now i might feel crap next week :(

Please advise WWYD

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norrismcwhirtersfridgemagnet · 09/01/2019 13:50

Definitely go - and discuss how you've been feeling with the counsellor.

zozozoo · 09/01/2019 13:53

I'd go, even if just for one more. I know that feeling of oh it's better now but then the next thing sets it off. Or even if it doesn't for you, the counsellor is likely to want to end things correctly.

Lorddenning1 · 09/01/2019 22:35

Thanks ladies, I am going to ring him first thing tomorrow and ask him :)

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aldgadgie · 09/01/2019 22:38

Definitely go and tell him. A good ending in counselling is important- so talking to him tomorrow about how you’re feeling is a good start.

Lorddenning1 · 10/01/2019 13:36

he wants me to go to the appointment today :)

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