I think that some people just regress emotionally or become quickly emotionally overwhelmed when they are faced with therapy. They often find themsleves overwhelmed by anything that threatens to "open them up to their emotional world." Often these individuals are very controlled and/or resistent to self-exploration. I'm not saying that is your issue, but I just wanted to say that therapy is not always for everyone. Some find it very destabilizing and intensely uncomfortable. Therapy can lead to nightmares, intense anxiety, social isolation, withdrawal and intense expressions of anger.

In spite of what many people believe in this forum, therapy isn't for anyone. Many therapist will cease doing exploratative therapy with some individuals. Some people do better with non-traditional therapies: accupuncture, massage therapy, mindfulness, yoga, tai chi etc. Talk therapy and the investigation of the unconscious is NOT for everyone!