Is seeing a therapist normal? Is it a good thing?

Question

I'm reluctant to go to therapy because I feel like I'm being weak for seeing one. Or that it's only for people with serious mental issues.
I also feel that the therapist is not going to give a damn about my problems. Why should I pour my feelings out to someone who could careless?

I wish I was born normal. I was born with a severe speech disorder and could'n't speak unitl I was 5. I was never able to make close friends. I was diagnosed with autism when I was two but I think that's nonsense because I have none of the symptoms. I'm now fully mainstreamed.

I was thinking of therapy because I have nobody to talk to. I don't trust anyone I know. I tired of feeling lonely and sad all the time. It's because I don't understand anything. Everything has to be explained to me. It's very embarassing.
Lately, I've been wondering more than ever how my life would've been like if I was born normal. All I know is that I would've been happier.

Answer 1

Seeing a therapist is a way of sorting your thoughts and feelings so that you can work out coping strategies. I have seen three different therapists and although none were that successful, they all helped in some way. Think of them as a prop that is good to lean on but not permanent.

Answer 2

I think therapy could help you. It's a tool you can use, think of it that way. I went when I was in an accident and became afraid to drive. They can teach you some ways to re-frame how you look at things. They don't judge you, don't think of it as they don't give a damn about your problems, they got into the profession to be helpful.

You won't fit with every therapist, you might have to try more than one before you find one you trust and really talk to. The fact that you feel lonely and sad and have no one to talk to are all excellent reasons to see a therapist right now. It is not a failure--it is a strength to realize when you might need a little help. Why suffer when maybe you could feel a lot better?

Answer 3

I can tell you from experience that therapy is a good thing. Most therapists have been in it themselves. Forget that weakness garbage. The stronger you are the more you can benefit from it. I wish I had done it sooner. I want to give you one word of caution: Not every therapist is good at it and sometimes you must try another one or perhaps several. I wasted my time with three who did little before I found one who could help me.Then it was money well spent. You should know within a few visits whether or not the person can help you. Therapy is really done by you. A good therapist merely facilitates.

Answer 4

I think "normal" is over-rated. It isn't "normal" to take insulin, but if you are diabetic & you want to live a relatively "normal' life, you must do some things that are outside the norm. The alternative would be much worse (& much less "Normal")

My father was a councilor & he definitely cared! I think you are confusing objectivity as "not giving a damn." Friends a family are frequently too close to give good advise. And it is difficult to share with someone when you are worried about what they think. But a councilor has already heard it all. Nothing you say will shock them. That gives you more freedom to talk about what you want to, instead of always feeling the pressure to hold it all in & pretend to be "normal."

Have you ever wondered how many other people out there are pretending to be "normal?" I think 99% of all school kids feel that way.

I know its tough being a square peg in a world of round holes but eventially you will find a square hole that no one lese could fill & you will be very glad you weren't born "normal."

Please not how I always typed "normal" with quotation marks. THat is because we are talking about the artificially created idea of "normal." It isn't real. It is just an idea in people's heads.

Answer 5

I dont know if seeing a therapist is normal, but finding a therapist that is right for you is vital I spent several years looking for the right therapist but I finally found the right therapist about a year and a half ago and my life has change like 200% the key is finding the right therapist for you I suggest interviewing the theraprists by phone or in person before you actually meet with them just to get a feel for them to see if your personality will click with thers GOOD LUCK in you ventures

Answer 6

First of all, define normal for me. Nothing is normal, i'm not normal, i know no one who is normal the only "normal people" i know are pricks. You should be proud to be who you are, God put you on this earth for a reason, a real good reason, you have meaning, and purpose now you have to find out what that purpose is, maybe you could help people who go through what you go through, i'm going to be a musician to reach people that feel sad and feel like they don't belong, becasue no one should feel that way, no one has to feel that way. Therapy is nothing to be ashamed of, i went to alot of therapists simply to learn, don't look at it like therapy, look at it like mind class, go there and get as much information as you can, untill you know more about the way your mind works then the therapist..worked for me, anways i hope this helps you. good luck.

Answer 7

There is nothing wrong with seeing a therapist. Most therapists do care about their clients. As with all professions, there are some bad ones, but take the time to find one you feel comfortable with. Good luck!

Answer 8

I think therapy is a great idea if you feel you need someone to talk to. Everyone needs someone. It's good to get things off your chest. You don't sound like someone who has autism to me, you sound like a very inteligent person. Do what ever you need to do to better your life, things will eventually start looking up!

Good luck!

Answer 9

This is a very good blog, a beginner’s guide to abnormal psychology.
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http://sensitive-psychoworld.blogspot.com/

Answer 10

Ok lets see you have some issues yes but nothing we can't fix. I would be your friend and I am sure alot of people on here would be your friend e-mail anytime.