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Originally Posted by VenusHalley
But maybe I can do it on my own. Go to school library and read some books on psychology and be my own helper. I am highly intelligent and not that much of a mess. And I won't have transference issues with myself and I will save the money... as I really don't have that much extra cash right now.
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Some people find books helpful.
One thing you'd get from a therapist that you can't get from a book is the way they notice patterns that you can't see.
Also, a therapist will challenge you in a deeper and more personal way.
Group therapy is not particularly expensive, and might be a good place to start if you are "not that much of a mess."
"Transference issues" are painful, but ultimately very helpful. And don't imagine that you can avoid transference by avoiding therapy! Transference happens all the time.