Quitting therapy is a big decision, so think through your reasons and your treatment goals.
Or maybe you dont trust her enough to discuss it with her.
Whatever your reason, addressing your concerns about therapy with your counselor may help.
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Don’t be afraid to begin this discussion.
It’s highly unlikely that your therapist has not had a discussion such as this before.
Be as honest as you’re free to be.
Keep in mind that your therapist does what she does because she wants to help people.
Is It the Disorder Talking?
In some cases, the symptoms of BPD can convince you to quit therapy.
Once you complete the pros and cons tool, think more about what direction you want to head in.
Does quitting therapy still seem like a good idea?
Or, is it becoming clearer that another path might make more sense?
Think through all of your options to make the best decision for you.
But sometimes people drop out of therapy prematurely without thinking it through and talking to their therapists about it.
If you are sure that it’s crucial that you drop out, consider otheravenues of treatment.
Finally, before leaving therapy, confirm you have asafety plan for BPDin place.
Find out which option is the best for you.
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