I think I need to see a shrink, has anyone found them useful. No one I know has seen one?

Question

I think maybe I can solve my own problems, but then again I dont seem to be doing so well, advice please. How do u know if u need to see one?

Answer 1

I have had counselling in the past - I found it very useful. it is nice to be able to talk to someone who is unbaised about your feelings - they dont make any judgements which really helps you to work your problems out...

Answer 2

Ultimately you will solve your own problems, admitting that you have them is the first step, so the journey has already begun. It may be a longish journey but it will be worthwhile in the end.
To help you analyse exactly what is wrong and what you know you need to do to put things right, then a Psychoanalyst / therapist is a good person to seek out. Your GP can help you find a fully trained one.
Good luck!

Answer 3

I've not been to one, however there are lots of them about so they must be doing a good job.

Shrinks tend to just listen to your problems and help you work things out, I'd suggest going to see one and see how you get on. You can always stop going....

Answer 4

hard to say, you don't state the problem ... however, if you need help to address an issue, a shrink or psychologist can help you focus on a plan of action to address your issue. its important that you be fully open and honest with yourself and the "shrink" to achieve results in the fastest possible time ..follow through ... if you just need someone to talk to to sort out your feelings, try your minister or job/school counselor . just cause your friends don't tell you they saw one, doesn't mean they haven't. many people are embarrassed to reveal it because they are afraid their friends will think they are crazy

Answer 5

i have seen a shrink and although she didnt help me 100% with the prob i went there with she did help me a lil!
my phobia is less then it was b4!

she also got me asking a lot of questions about my life and stuff like that and i found it nice and refreshing to have an outsider to speak too!

at least try a few sessions and see how u get on!
if u decide u dont like it then stop going!

Answer 6

My ex-partner went to see a counsellor and it really helped her to be able to talk about issues in her life with an independent, unbiased, professionally trained person.

She was able to say the things she was afraid to say to family members for fear of upsetting them and got a lot of things into perspective.

I would go so far as to say that ANYONE could benefit from seeing a counsellor whether you think you have a 'problem' or not as it helps to put things in perspective and you can learn really useful things about yourself that you perhaps didnt realise before.

Answer 7

if you're asking the question then you might benefit from it. friends have found it helpful, it can give you someone to discuss your probs with who isn't involved. Counselling is more successful than drugs alone (in treating depression) but most successful with the 2 combined (assuming depression)

Answer 8

They can't really solve your problems for your but they are good listeners and can give you pointers on correcting things that you don't like.

Answer 9

i used to see a shrink, helped me alot. its not that your crazy, sometimes it just helps to have an impartial person to help you figure out the things in your life.

Answer 10

If you find a psychiatrist to whom you can relate and talk freely about your problems, he can be a lot of help to you. Also, he can prescribe medicines if necessary.