Hello. The tittle is pretty much my question. I’ve been to therapy and at first I was really uncomfortable but then finally started talking more recently. However, I really don’t see anything they can do. Like what’s the point? They can’t get rid of the feelings in me. Like does this help anyone? If so how?
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The most I can say on that is a training in the counselors in how to “cheer a person up”, while providing a sort of “routine” so the client can find meaning in a routine…. teach the client how to work to make them an “asset to society” make the patient FEEL rather well about themselves and make the patient FEEL like they are not alone… see if they need any skill training or guidance .. if the patient does not seem to fare well with only vocational, technical, practical, spiritual guidance, they will “assist” the therapy with medication which is a science by lab rats to spike dopamine or serotonin inhibitors… which is a brain chemical that makes things seem more wondrous and beautiful then they really are…. so you can be in awe and rapturous state instead of an emotional upheaval… but it effects everyone differently.
Some people enjoy inspirational quotes and sharing of positive feelings and energy… it’s not for everyone.. you have to be willing.
How I feel on the topic today, a state-run program 9-5, required by law to provide for the citizens.. no different than organized religion, law & order, education.. not much to take from it on my end other than something the state has organized. The ones running have received their state degrees and are receiving their yearly salary on their prestigious, renounced and well-rounded side of the table.
For example, today in my therapy the topic was emotions. The lesson started with anger, sadness, shame, happiness, envy, jealousy, disgust, and ended with love.
We got a packet
I highlighted the emotions that I have felt and attached the feelings.
It said funny things like: disgust – forced to eat or drink something unwillingly – ok so I highlighted that and put I was forced to eat a piece of shit beside it.
I can share the packet if you’d like, it describes emotions in different ways.
I see it is not helpful for me because organized education was what began my suicidal idealation.
There are as many answers to this question as there are people in therapy. For me it has been helping in at least the following ways:
1.) Rather than becoming highly emotional about a trigger or problem I have learned to emotionally distance myself (somewhat) from the problem and look for solutions or mitigations.
2.) I have learned improved diet to better support my mind and body.
3.) I have learned improved exercise to better support my mind and body.
PS: As for the drugs, I say hell no.