yes, it has helped me......but yes, it has also hurt me in ways. However, I think the balance is toward the fact that it has opened my eyes to a lot of issues and needs I have that would perhaps have continued to go unnoticed, and mental/emotional problems that would have continued without any professional help whatsoever.....that isn't a pretty picture to me either, even though therapy has been hard for me and I feel like a mess right now and wonder what it can do for me right now, besides keep me from sinking further into a pit without any support. At least I have the support!