Needing Therapy

I saw two different therapist to help me deal with my social anxiety/low self esteem.. but it didn’t really do anything lol. Sometimes I think about going back but I just know it will be useless since i am too self aware about my own situation (dunno how to explain that) and I never really talked with the therapist (they always had to ask questi......   reply

I’m in therapy. I like it. It’s hard sometimes, but I’m comfortable enough with my therapist to tell her no for some things. I think some people who don’t like therapy have unrealistic expectations of what it does. Example: A depressive episode can last 2 weeks to a year. Therapy shortens that to a week to 3 months. It doesn’t stop the ......   1 reply

Experienced it a few times, and nah it wasn't helpful for me, talking to a therapist made me realize I can heal by myself without their help at all. Like the same way how a teacher can help you learn a subject faster but at the end of the day you can still learn that subject yourself without the help of a teacher.   1 reply

I only went once to some kind of therapist because I hoped they might have something to help me with the burnout from my job. It was very like,, infuriating? They asked me about the history of MY WHOLE LIFE. Like yeah my life ain't roses, but I didnt come to talk about other hard things that happened to me? In that time I really specifically needed......   2 reply

truly depends. i’ve seen lots of therapists but meh it’s just not helping for me. they always end up talking about my parents when i don’t even care about them. i’m willing to try seeking a new therapist, but don’t take my experience like its the same for everyone. you need to find a good therapist who will correspond you and truly unders......   1 reply

I am my own therapist. My conclusion is that I am beyond repair.   1 reply

yes. it's actually the only reason I'm alive. so there are a couple aspects to this. 1) you have to find the modality that works for you (CBT, DBT, EMDR, etc) 2) if you don't find a therapist that you trust or works with you in a way that challenges you. FIND ANOTHER THERAPIST! (I tried 7 different therapists before I found one that worked for me)......   reply

Yes! A tiny bit of advice for anyone interested: Don't be afraid to switch therapist. Fire your therapist for any reason. It's important that you talk to one you feel comfortable with. No matter what anyone says, you're not obliged to even give a reason if you fire them, any therapist who doesn't get that, is not worth your time, and you should f......   1 reply

depends on the therapist.   1 reply