I do have friends but I don't feel comfortable when friends know so much about my personal life. They of course know some stuff, but what I mean is I don't like it much when they know all the details.
I don't have siblings. I tried talking to my mom and she means well but she is both a different generation and she is not that objective when it comes to people who hurt her "little girl".
Should I talk to a psychiatrist? Do they give advice? It would be so nice to get the advice of an experienced, objective person.
2006-08-08 08:47:05 · 15 answers · asked by cecko 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
Psychiatrists, while good for some things, are not the best when it comes to relationships. This is because their job is to help you with you, not to help you with other people. Indirectly, helping you with you does help with other people, but I think you get the idea. hehe.
In any case... This really depends on what kind of advice you need. If you're looking for general advice, I suggest not taking any... just go for it. The worst thing that happens: nothing. It doesn't work out, you move on, it is a faint memory in a month.
If you're looking for specific advice though, you're in a relationship and something is "wrong" etc... there is a lot of information out there that can be useful, but the best thing is to do exactly what you said you don't really want to do: talk to a friend. The reason for this is that, most of the time, your friends know you about as well as anyone can. They can look at things from a different perspective, but if they are good friends, they know how you are, and what you expect. You said you don't want to get too "personal" with your friends, but isn't that what they are for?
If you simply aren't comfortable with that, try finding someone who makes sense to you in a completely anonymous environment (chat room, on this site, forums, etc) and see if you can get some good advice that way. Be careful though, because a lot of people can and will give very bad advice because of their own experiences.
2006-08-08 08:54:34 · answer #1 · answered by rainsinger 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nooooooo not a life coach! They are a scam. They are fake counselors. Heck, tomorrow I could become one if I wanted. You don't even need a degree or to take courses or anything. Just start telling people what to do and charge them for it.
Okay- having said that, you don't need a shrink aka psychiatrist. A psychologist is what you are looking for. If you have insurance, your insurance will pick up on this (mine would anyway).
2006-08-08 15:53:41 · answer #2 · answered by Zelda 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best advice I have ever gotten on relationships came straight from my heart. People in your life are good intentioned and so are the professionals that you may hire , but usually the best answers lie within your own mind and feelings. Ask yourself the questions and listen to what we call your intuition, you will have your answer before too long.
2006-08-08 15:54:23 · answer #3 · answered by Roxy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A counsellor will ask you interesting questions, and reflect back what you say to them, which can help you to sort out what you are thinking. If you want impartial support (not advice) you should seek counselling.
The theory is, you know what's right in your heart!
2006-08-08 15:50:59 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I get advice from my friends who have already settled down. Yea our parents are from different times and locations so I never ask them lol but try your friends and close people. Peace
Aldo
2006-08-08 15:50:41 · answer #5 · answered by {~Aldo~} 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Therapists help you make choices, but they don't give advice. I get advice from friends and cousins. I also don't have siblings to go to.
2006-08-08 15:50:51 · answer #6 · answered by justaquestioner 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I usually talk to my friends who have been the situation I've been in before if I have a problem.
2006-08-08 15:50:05 · answer #7 · answered by Axel 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How about some fellow coupls that are both (or only one is) that are close to you and in a good relationship?
2006-08-08 15:49:56 · answer #8 · answered by Ali 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can talk to me im really good at listening and giving advice and telling and getting it lol
2006-08-08 15:51:08 · answer #9 · answered by Nightchild 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i go 2 my friends that r settled down, married and with kids. counseling is ok 2
2006-08-08 16:00:00 · answer #10 · answered by WhyNotMe 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋