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Dec 15, 2015, 12:41 AM
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If there has been a post like this before, I do apologize but I looked around a little and didn't seem to find one.
I just wanted to know if there was anyone here who has seen a therapist or is currently seeing one? And if so, did it help you, or do you think it is helping you so far? I have been debating for a while if seeing one would help me understand my own mind a little more and help me cope with all these emotions. I am very nervous about the thought of being so open with someone, but then again I think it might be what I need. |
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Dec 15, 2015, 09:00 AM
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My mood, thoughts, and meds. We are currently working on what's a feelings and what's related to my moods. I think my old therapist helped more then my new one. You generally open up slowly. when you feel comfortable.
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Dec 15, 2015, 09:03 AM
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I think some people report it to be. It is not useful for everyone but there would seem to a chance at finding some use for it.
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Dec 15, 2015, 09:16 AM
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Considering the fact that my parents made me go, I was upset for a while. I'm not the type to admit my mistakes but therapy did help me. My anxiety is still there but there are things that I'm not worried about anymore (making friends, writing tests,...). It's been a year and I hope soon I get over a lot more of my anxieties. Try it out.
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Dec 15, 2015, 09:26 AM
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Therapy was not worth it to me. I ended up WAY more damaged and hurt and messed up. This happens to many people. It's something to consider. You could end up in worse shape.
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Dec 15, 2015, 09:27 AM
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Therapy with the therapist I see now is totally worth it. I cannot say that about the earlier ones. It was exceedingly difficult to find a good therapist.
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Dec 15, 2015, 09:30 AM
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Absolutely worth it for me. Life, and my ability to manage it and enjoy it, is MUCH improved.
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Dec 15, 2015, 09:38 AM
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At times I think therapy is stupid, but usually I think it is worth it. My first T wasn't worth it. It only made things worse. My second T was worth it to a point. With my current T therapy has been totally worth it. My eating disorder behaviors have gone way down and I am feeling better.
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Dec 15, 2015, 01:46 PM
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Thanks for the input.
My main concern is the cost of it. And what my family and friends will think. Sometimes I think that I'm just being stupid and a baby and just need to suck it up and be "normal" and not such a worthless person. Or that I'm not even that bad off and there are other people with bigger problems who need therapy more than me. It's a constant fight in my head. But today I did make the call to set up an appointment, only to be filled with such guilt after hanging up... |
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#10
Dec 15, 2015, 03:58 PM
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It has been a huge help to me so far. I considered entering therapy for similar reasons to what you described and I am glad I did. I am blessed with an amazing therapist though. I think a lot of the horror stories out there happen because of unethical Ts.
I think that you are already on the right track because you seem to have a healthy way of looking at the idea of therapy, and you want to do it for yourself. As long as you find yourself a great T you will more than likely benefit in the long run. |
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Dec 16, 2015, 12:18 AM
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Therapy has been worth it for me. I have made a lot of changes in my life. My therapist has taught me so much.
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Dec 16, 2015, 12:44 AM
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For me it has been. But only psychoanalytic therapy has been helpful for me. Over the years I've tried other forms and found them hollow. |
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Dec 16, 2015, 01:37 AM
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I'm still alive, so I'd say yes...
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Dec 16, 2015, 04:06 AM
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Yes , with a good T , difficult and challenging but worth it.
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Dec 16, 2015, 07:13 AM
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It depends on what you want to get out of it, and, depends on the competence of the therapist. I've had therapists that allowed me to rattle on and on for several sessions without talking themselves.... Meaning that they didn't make an intervention, and I wasn't improving. Other therapists would jump in and slow me down, pointing out cyclical patterns that I didn't notice , cuz I was too wrapped up in them to improve myself.
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Dec 16, 2015, 09:02 PM
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Thanks everyone! It means a lot
 I just want someone who will help me understand myself more. Get a better outlook on things and learn to manage all this in a better way hopefully...
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