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I found them insincere, annoying and unhelpful. I'm also notably bad at articulating my feelings, which makes me pretty terrible at being in therapy.
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It sounds like you recognize it takes two to tango in therapy. Sounds like you haven't found the right person, but you know you need to make an effort too when you are in therapy. While you are in this interim period between therapists, could you work on articulating your feelings to yourself in a journal? That might help you when you do find a therapist. Then you will be ready with a number of important things to talk about. If it's hard to get started, you could even just read from your journal.
There are so many different types of therapists out there. Maybe by reading their "ads" at their web sites and in therapist directories, you could get a feel for what sort of therapist would be right for you. I sometimes browse such sites just for fun, even though I don't need another T! I read various ads and think, "Oh, I would not like her at all," or "hmmm, he sounds like he might be right up my alley."
I like Perna's idea of joining a support group and learning about good therapists through networking.
(I think also that you should have a family doctor! Maybe try to find one and go for a general physical exam and mention your depression and ask for a referral.)
Good luck, and hang in there.
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