End of therapy...feeling very low.

[cpjoli]

So nearly 4 years of therapy comes to an end today. I don't want to go. I don't want it to stop. But it is through outside circumstances. I'm so scared and feel so alone.

I know the feeling. My GP recently left after being my lifeboat for over four years and having seen her weekly for a lot of that. It's been a couple of months and I initially really struggled and didn't think I would cope. I still really miss her and on my worst days feel very lost, but there is a bit of pride too that I am managing and being more independent. I also feel like I owe it to her, after all the work she did with me, to keep trying and keep going and hope that one day things improve in my head.

It is horrifically hard, though, and I feel for you. Might be good to talk to the therapist about how to cope and what to do if you struggle. Good luck.

Been there. Scary feeling like my safety net was being taken away. Talk to your therapist and find out what happens next. I was given a number to call if I felt like I wasn't coping and needed help. I only called once. Something about having that number and knowing it worked helped me.

Tell your therapist how you're feeling. It's very common. Endings are difficult. I've been through the end of therapy twice and it was extremely emotional, even when I felt ready. Be honest with your therapist is my advice