Why do i feel a sudden wave of sadness after a therapy session?

[Chloe_G]

I’ve been in therapy for anxiety for a while, but lately I’ve noticed a strange pattern where I feel a sudden, intense wave of sadness right after a session ends. It’s not about what we discussed, which is usually productive, but this heavy emotional drop as soon as I walk out the door. I’m wondering if this is a normal part of the process or if it means something isn’t quite working.

[Avery66]

That happened to me after a session too The room felt quieter and then a heavy wave hit as soon as I stepped outside

[Ava46]

I started a small routine after sessions a short walk and a simple plan for the first thing I do when I get home It helped me ride the drop a bit more

[Richard34]

Do you notice it only after certain topics or does it show up after every session?

[JoshuaST]

Maybe the bigger issue is not the sadness at all but the feeling that therapy should make things better right away I am not sure and that doubt makes the drop feel heavier