Why does everyone need a theropist?

Question

What is up with everyone seeing a shrink for all their petty life problems? I understand the "daddy raped me, or mommy beat me" people, but what is it with the "I had a bad day" people?? It just seems like EVERYONE is in theropy

Answer 1

There is a study that came out recently saying that Americans are more socially isolated. More time spent stuck in traffic, bringing work home, chatrooms, etc. has reduced the amount of time people can spend forming healthy, deep relationships. I think a lot of people just don't have really close friends that they can share everything with. So they pay people to talk to them.

On the flip side, I also think a lot of people are just whiny and spoiled and need to get over themselves. (I'm a psych major, and I encounter this a lot, unfortunately.)

Answer 2

Some people are more sensitive and need coping mechanisms from an outside source. They need someone to listen and identify with them. Sometimes people need outside guidance or even venting. People misunderstand psychoanalysis, which is largely about venting and learning what one's problems are through self-awareness under a therapist's guidance. Psychologists and psychiatrists are the least judgmental people in the world, and contrary to their stereotype, they can be helpful, compassionate, realistic, intelligent and giving.

Answer 3

well it helps to take away stress which can make things worse, over a long time..
yeah people goto shrinks for the most basic things all they need is a good kick up the a$$.

Answer 4

because they don't want to bug people they care about with their little problems.

Answer 5

WHAT ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT??? I DON'T NEED A PSYCHIATRRIST!!! MY LIFE IS HELL AND YOU THINK I NEED THIS FROM YOU??? I FEEL SO DEPRESSSED, WHAT AM I TO DO???? GOD!!!!!!!!!! ( j/k, but gives you an idea, : P )