[atisketatasket]

What is your primary reason for posting here about your therapy/therapist?

The poll is multiple options, but try to identify the one that's the main one for you.

eta: oh, yeah, I forgot "gather information about therapy"

[BayBrony]

I picked "other" because I started posting because I was frightened and overwhelmed by some of my therapy experiences/feelings about therapy.
But then I kept posting because I liked being able to talk to others with similar experiences to mine . Ie people in therapy since most people I know are not in therapy.
So it started as one reason and then morphed into a somewhat different one

[stopdog]

I posted to try to understand what people did in therapy. What others reported did not work for me or make any sense to me, but I found/find it fascinating and like reading about it.
I also post so that if someone finds that therapy is not working the way many report it does, it might be useful to hear from someone who does it differently that it can be not unuseful in other ways.

[Pennster]

Love this poll! I started posting after lurking since I think 2009? I have been reading here since I started therapy, I think. I had been reading to understand the whole process better. I am not sure why I post though- I think sometimes because I want to be helpful and share what I've learned after reading here and doing therapy for so long. Occasionally because I need a little help with my own therapy, and sometimes it's probably about processing various aspects of my experience.

Coz I enjoy therapy. Like talking about it. And so not talk about it irl.

I picked the first 5 options but I am unable say which was the main one.
I had never done proper therapy before and I was confused about the all the things like boundaries as they had not been there in previous therapy attempts. But that main reason has changed over the years and they all average out as being equally important.
I also like hearing about others people's experience because it makes me realise there is more than one way to peel an apple.

[21stCenturySM]

It is a good release

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I avoid posting about my therapy. Sometimes I might post something in response to a direct question in a thread, to add more data to the pool of information, but I know that fills no actual function and in fact I remove most of my posts.

I used to post for the enjoyment of discussion and possibly to get input from people whose experiences and situation are different from mine, but I don't think I do that now.

[ThisWayOut]

I'm not really site why I post. Probably mostly to get support/connect with others. It's a safe, relatively anonymous method of processing things.

[ScarletPimpernel]

I first started here because my ex-T wanted me to find extra support. I really didn't complain much about her. Then when she abandoned me, I completely depended on you all daily, hourly to get through it. It's still nice to be able to post about ex-T if it starts bothering me again. I don't really have issues with current T. Sure things aren't perfect, I sometimes miss her, and I'm processing termination early, but overall it's good.

I stay here just for a little extra support even though I don't make my own threads much. I stay because I want to give back some support, advice, or experience.

I think my story shows the pros and the cons of therapy, though not to the extremes. I can relate with those who have been hurt by therapy, those with attachment issues, and those who are greatful for therapy.

I learn a lot from the people here even if it's reminders of things I already know.

[Sarmas]

I did it for a few reasons. I was feeling overwhelmed and felt like I was in need of something. Then I've realized that as well that I was able to get a different perspective of things especially when it pertained to my sessions.

[LonesomeTonight]

I picked several answers because it varies. I initially came on here to figure out how to deal with my feelings for my marriage counselor. I wanted advice from those in similar situations, and also to explore my issues with my current therapy. I still seek those kinds of things from time to time, but I also post on here to help me process my therapy. I used to generally type up thoughts and e-mail them to my T, because I tend to process by writing/typing stuff out. But I'm trying to do that on here instead of sending to T. I also said I like the vibe because most people are very supportive and it really feels like a community (I've been on advice forums that are...definitely not like that, which makes me appreciate the vibe here).

[awkwardlyyours]

Mostly because I like the vibe.

Also, for a while now, I've had a rather contentious and rocky relationship with my T (and at least so far, am yet to find another T who has availability etc and fits the level of professional competence I'd like in a T).

So, being on PC helps me to somewhat figure out what stuff is 'normal' (vs. my unique crap) and get my head together and function 'in therapy' (even if I'm not actually posting about the specifics of my experience).

I can't see the poll because I am answering from my mobile but I post because sometimes it's nice to talk to others in therapy because they can relate. I also like the support that people offer here, sometimes it's better than therapy and generally people are very kind and compassionate and helpful

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[BlessedRhiannon]

I picked other. The rare times when I post, I'm usually trying out things that I want to talk to T about. It's easier to practice "saying" what I need to tell T in an anonymous forum. Kind of just a way to bounce ideas off of someone outside the situation. Sometimes, I'm looking for encouragement in telling T difficult things.

I read other threads because I just find it interesting. I respond to threads because sometimes I feel like I might have something useful to share.

[unaluna]

I answered other. I relate to the some of the posts - i started for one reason, stayed for another; i love psychotherapy - but the main thing for me has always been interacting with people, such as it is (ie online).

[ruh roh]

I don't post about my own therapy much, mostly because it's easier to get my questions answered directly by my therapist, but also because I'm often not sure I'm getting an accurate read on things in my own mind, and getting feedback on the wrong thing could cause more problems.

I come here, though, to understand how therapy works for others. I'm less drawn toward one view of therapy, or way to do it, and more toward those who are struggling with things and questioning. Originally, I found the site when seeing another therapist and the things I read on here made me uneasy with my then-therapist, and it turned out to be for good reason. Now, it only makes me feel more appreciative of my current therapist. I gave her a link to the site and she actually came here. She said now it makes sense why I've had all these questions for her.

[Argonautomobile]

I think the process is fascinating--there's nothing else quite like it--and wanted to read more about it. This forum kept coming up in my searches, and I stayed because I like the vibe.

[missbella]

My experience is opposite of what the industry acknowledges or advertises, and there is no understanding of it in any of their literature that I could find. Comparably, all follow up therapy was equally off track. So my understanding comes from comparing notes with peers.

[therapyishelping777]

Its good to process and know you are not alone in the ups and downs of this all.. Therapy can be intense emotionally and one hour with the T and rest of week to ruminate and process.. and all ,, its hard alone.. I've gotten really great ideas and support here!

[velcro003]

I voted other because I rarely post about my own therapy. Sometimes I use the Dear T thread, but I generally like to support others.

[here today]

ATAT, I hadn't read your OP when I voted, so I picked a number of them. But probably the main one is "I like the vibe".

To feel less alien.

[Myrto]

I was looking up transference more than two years ago and stumbled upon this site. I immediately liked the vibe and the community. I sometimes post about my own therapy but not that often, I prefer to read other people's experiences, it helps me process my own and sometimes I get new insights. I also try to offer support when I can and when I think I can be helpful.

[rainbow8]

I picked exploring my issues in my current therapy but it's really for all the reasons except to process past therapy. I like to post about my session to get support when I'm upset. I also like to discuss my therapy because it fascinates me. I feel like many of you are my friends and it's comforting to come here. I can write as much as I want. My RL friends get tired of hearing about my therapy issues. If people here don't want to read what I write, they don't have to. I also think my experiences in therapy sometimes help others.