Beyond77 Posted: 1,000% agree. I also hate to say this, especially here, but to be perfectly honest I actually feel that some of the therapists I've seen have "treated" me in a way that made my issues much worse. (Not listening to my request to actually learn HOW to do things, like make new friends and relax,since I've always lacked those skills,

I'm sorry if I upset anyone with this--but if anyone knows how to find a respectful therapist that will actually challenge me and help me LEARN new things instead of having each session be nothing more than a gripe session, I'm all ears!![/quote]

OMG, Thank you, I thought it was just me. I had to quit my therapy this week after almost three and a half years because I lost my job & ran out of money/insurance. However, this year I've been really upset because I realized after all that time I haven't made much progress and don't feel like I'm getting help with the things I need, like as you say HOW to do things. I don't know how to do anything and there are things I would have liked therapy to tell me how to do. And I have more problems than when I started therapy and none of my original issues are better or fixed either. I too would like to know how to find therapy or a therapist that will actually help and take my problems seriously enough to help me fix them. (If I ever win the lottery and have more money for therapy.) Right now, I'm not so sure I even believe in therapy any more. I feel like it's a hoax after everything that's happened to me in there this year.