Is it normal to love my therapist?

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I was in a hospital for about a year, and during that time I was assigned a private therapist that I continue to see on a weekly basis. It's been two years and I still continue to see her. We get along like friends and she treats me especially well, almost like a parent, and has become a sort of family friend. The thing is, when I think about being cut off from my treatment, it really scares me. I'm afraid that when my outpatient therapy is done, I'll never see her again. Is it normal to feel this way about a professional therapist?
(I am a 19 year old woman, she is mid-50s)

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  • xOni
    12 years ago

    Yes, it's completely normal, and actually quite common in the world of therapy. Don't be afraid to tell your therapist, she's probably seen this happen several times before, judging from her age.

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  • Ldizzy1234
    12 years ago

    I think its normal since you probably feel so comfortable with her. You put your trust in her, and she knows your personal thoughts, right? I think its normal. But I do agree with Maldete.

    And by the way, I was kinda being a creeper, I guess, and I looked at your picture, and I just wanted to say, you have really beautiful eyes. Are they just contacts or your real ones? Sorry for sounding so creepy... because I bet I do. Haha! Just wondering, because they're very pretty.

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    • Squeaky42
      12 years ago

      Yes, you're right about that--she knows my nature better than I do. Not to mention she's always gone out of her way to help my family without excepting payment. I think my mom rather likes her too, haha.
      And yes, they are real. xD It's okay, you're not being creepy at all, I've always gotten attention from them. And thank you very much. :)

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  • Tay.lisha
    11 years ago

    Hey! I have the same problem! I told her how I felt it was so awkward lol bit you feel better after have you told her? I would suggest starting there :) hope it goes well

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  • coolio75650932
    11 years ago

    im the only one who does dis but any who. theRAPIST

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  • Maldetete
    12 years ago

    Sounds like the anxiety disorder hasn't been fixed yet.

    I would say it's normal that you've developed this attachment to your therapist, but it is a professional relationship, not a personal one. When it ends you'll need to move on, unless you want to keep forking over the big bucks for more time.

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  • [Old Memory]
    12 years ago

    Why are you seeing a therapist? If you don't mind me asking...

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    • Squeaky42
      12 years ago

      Anxiety disorder, agoraphobia, OCD-born hallucinations...nothing psychotic, but still enough to put me under surveillance I guess.

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