I haven’t experienced trauma, but have certainly had some hardships like most people have. I came to therapy for some life struggles but it has become about something else entirely. It feels full of tension for me although I believe my therapist is good and kind. I keep pushing through because I like the idea of therapy and I like this therapist and also because I dislike the idea of failing at this. But I do wonder if I’ve had enough. It’s got me thinking that maybe therapy isn’t for everyone.

It seems like my therapist occasionally takes credit for some things going well in my life. I’m not saying he necessarily shouldn’t, but I’m not completely convinced. Maybe certain things would have gone well anyway even without therapy. After all, life is naturally full of ups and downs. I recently went out of town with my husband for a few days and we did some hiking. It was carefree and relaxing and I genuinely felt close to him in ways that might not have seemed possible a few years ago. I’m doing psychodynamic therapy, so no specific or at least no articulated goals, but it seems I’m working on opening up, trusting others, and taking care of myself, etc, so I suppose it could be related to therapy, but it’s not obvious to me. I’m curious if others have had similar experiences?