Hey guys, so I want to get myself into some sort of therapy and I was wondering what everyone thought about it. I guess I am afraid that the lady I talk to will think I am crazy (maybe I am) or will be like unable to understand. I don’t want to go to therapy and have the last not understand me.
I was wondering if anyone had any experiences with therapy (positive or negative). I need help but don’t know whether to find it within or with therapy.
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iv been to three therapists..the first one immediately just let me give her an intro of myself and then she gave me meds (which made me go insane) then i went to another one several months later after i stopped going to the first and ha my therapist was a teacher at my school, i only sticked with her (though it went well) for a little bit cuz it got in the way of school then i went to the third who i havent seen for a while due to budgets was pretty good. soo my point being if you get a lady thats jacked up in a way change it takes a while to get the perfect therapist.
Well I’ve been thinking of going to one…so if I do I’ll be sure to tell you how it goes. I’ve heard both good and bad things. I think you need to find a therapist that sorta fits you and connects. It may be a bit of a trial and error thing. I think each has their own way goin’ about it, some may just think “Okay then, lotsa pills for this one!” or others “I’m trying to understand, keep talking and we’ll see where it gets us” or something like that. So if you do try and have a bad experience I urge to try at least one other.
I definitely don’t want to be medicated. I don’t think medication necessarily helps my type of depression. I think mine is more of an emotional thing as opposed to biological so I definitely need to find a therapist that listens.
Also, I’m kind of embarassed to tell a therapist certain things. Has anyone been able to tell their therapist everything?
Hello supersasa93,
I have seen 4 psychiatrists, a handful of psychologists…even a psychometrist…whatever the hell that is…lol…and a 35 year string of counsellors and therapists. I agree with you …they seem to think that everything is caused because of your “wrong” thinking….or a chemical or hormone imbalance. Either way….therapy has never worked for me. Someone suggested art therapy….it is more emotional therapy than your standard CBT or DBT…I recently spoke to a therapist about it….unfortunately….she only deals with kids….at 50…I think I might be stretching the upper limits of her clientele…lol…but she has encouraged me to look for someone….small town here….so it may take a while. My issues are very complex and convoluted….apparently I was born miserable…hehehe. Add to that a horrible trauma filled lifetime and 7 failed suicide attempts….can I tell a therapist everything? Sure can….they just can’t always hear it. I would recommend trying therapy….but which kind? See….if it is of a sexual nature….you should see someone who is a sexual assault counsellor….if it is a physiological problem…a psychiatrist…..me I find SP therapy works the best. Maybe you could try telling one of us first…..not me….I’m only here for a wee while today….but there is no judgement here…trust me….they still let me come on now and again…lol.
When I fired my last counsellor recently….I told her that I am a logical rational person for the most part…and that if I could talk or logic my way out….what would I need a counsellor for? I know more than they do…lol…about me. I think for me the emotional therapy is the best….my thoughts are fine….it’s the emotions I can’t always control…
In the end….don’t decide based on anything anyone else says….try therapy….what do you have to lose? It works for many…just not all. Give it a whirl…here or on a couch.
Good Luck and keep Searching
Amakua
Thank you so much that was very informational. Haha yeah 50 might be pushing the upper limits for youth art therapy :p
Most of my depression is usually kick started by building anxiety. Building anxiety due to family troubles (emotional trauma) and just unexplainable anxiety (maybe chemical imbalance).
For the most part my friend has taught me to meditate and call myself when the anxiety is caused by actual events but I still haven’t found a way to deal with the general anxiety.
Hey supersasa,
You don’t need a therapist…you could be a therapist…lol Most of them don’t know what you already know….that the depression is caused by the anxiety….which is why the anti-depressants don’t work. Like I said….if it gets too bad or incapacitating….take the tranquilizers….I like the Pam family of meds myself. I was on it for 7 years in my 20’s….and then not again until just recently….
If you want some interesting reading…check out the function of the amygdala and anterior cingulate connection….this is my case….see what you think? But remember…I was born this way….seriously. So if I can do it…anyone can eh? If you google the amygdala and anterior cingulate….let me know what you think eh?
Good Luck
Keep Fighting
Amakua
Thanks 🙂 haha I just realized my depression got alot worse when I took Prozac and I got extremely extremely anxious and paranoid. Like crazy paranoid :/
I’ll definitely look it up thank you.
As a side note I just opened a fortune cookie and it said that I was workin on expressing myself. IT’S A SIGN! 🙂
See…I told you….you already know more than a therapist….gotta run…check it out….let me know what you think.
Good Luck….you might just need a new scrip
Amakua