@sunrisebaby
Alsoooo this whole situation of people leaving therapy because they feel like they're above the guidance of the therapist is actually another manifestation of a mental illness. Their insight is probably compromised. A huge part of assessing an individual's insight is if they know they're experiencing a mental illness, if they are aware that their problem can be solved and if they are willing to cooperate with whatever steps are prescribed to help. Thinking you're above therapy is poor insight