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Psychotherapy and Mental Health Questions

I find that I constantly worry about my therapist. I have been in therapy for 5 years, I worry about the length of time I've been in therapy, I'm afraid I will show up for a session and my therapist will no longer be there. I am afraid she will retire without telling me. I fear she really hates me but won't say so. I worry that when I am in session she thinks about how trivial I am and cannot wait until our time is up. I believe this constant worry makes my mind race and it is difficult for me to express my thoughts and feelings. Do you think I should quit therapy? I don't know what to do. Can you help me?

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