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When I had a therapist (Free, court appointed) She told me that I didn’t have to continue going to therapy because I had “all the tools” that I needed and that I would be fine to stop therapy. I sheepishly and indirectly tried to tell her I didn’t want to stop therapy but I guess she didn’t get it and she told my mom I didn’t need to come back the following week but I could call her any time. I never went back and never called. I felt like she was trying to get rid of me and was too embarrassed to call her even when I needed help. My mental health was at an all time low after that and it took years for me to get “better” and feel like myself again without the help of a professional. I feel like it was a pretty crappy thing to do but I also feel at fault. I was a dumb 16 year old and didn’t want to reach out to her to say I needed the sessions.
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I'm really sorry that you experienced this 😥. I wouldn't say that it was your fault. Sounds like you need to find a therapist who is you feel comfortable with and that you can eventually trust. If you don't feel comfortable with the therapist then you won't be able to get any assistance. It's a two way situation but the therapist should be able to be the one who helps you build trust in them and it has to be genuine. Are you able to access another therapist. I don't know many 16 year olds who have all the tools. You could try calling that one you saw that's if you feel comfortable with them. They might have said what they did out of reflex if they were court appointed. You could say that you would like to learn some new skills. But only if you feel comfortable with them. It feels awkward and uncomfortable.
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@quake I’m 20, almost 21 now and have grown to manage my mental health in a way that works for me. Therapy is no longer a priority for me. I just wanted to share what has been on my mind about the first therapist I ever had. I never ended up calling her back because as to be honest I felt quite abandoned and didn’t want a therapist that would rush me out like that.
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