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Old Mar 20, 2017, 09:06 AM
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Originally Posted by minúsculo View Post
I mentioned learning, because when I search on the internet for advice about how to make therapy work, learning is often mentioned: one must apply what one learns in therapy to everyday life. That would be fine, if I were actually learning anything. Just recently, I have tried to think very hard after the session "Did I learn something?" But it is an aggravating question, because I find it unpleasant even to think of therapy. It pollutes my life, in a way. What I mean is: since I don't seem to progress in it, even reflecting on it brings on feelings of futility. So I naturally try to forget about it when I 'm not in it, just as a means of getting on with my life.
I think that is part of the way therapy presents itself publicly. And, yeah, I think it can induce feelings of failure in those who don't feel like they learn or improve.

Do you just have to go to therapy for the med? No other requirements? - i.e., could you just use therapy to vent about your boss, or your mother-in-law, stuff like that? That is useful too.