I'm really embarassed to ask this, but I could use some advice.
I have a family history of depression and anxiety, so I think I need to go into therapy.
I find it really hard to find a nice guy; never had a real stable long term relationship with any of the guys I've seen before. I know I suffer from very low self esteem and find myself eating more than I should and shopping more than I should--perhaps to fill a void.
I feel fat and ugly and that no man could appreciate what I have to offer. I didn't finish college, so on top of that, I feel like a failure.
It doesn't help that I do not have a close relationship with my dad or his side of the family. He split from my mom when I was a baby and was not around for me. My mom & dad are from 2 different ethnic backgrounds.So I grew up only familiar with one side of my family and one part of my heritage.
There is a lot more baggage I have, but do you guys think I need to see a therapist, to find some clarity in my life?
2006-11-27 07:28:44 · 5 answers · asked by D.D. 1 in Health ➔ Mental Health
It couldn't hurt. The general rule is, if you think you'd benefit from speaking with a therapist, then you probably should talk to one. Self diagnosis is usually the best, in cases of mental health.
2006-11-27 07:34:30 · answer #1 · answered by TechnoRat60 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Therapy really can't hurt you and it might help you realize that there is nothing wrong with you. We all have issues with relationships and our parents or the whole world in general. The important part is in how you choose to deal with those issues.
The first thing you should understand is that you are just as good as anybody else, not better or worse but just as good. For that reason you deserve to be treated with dignity and respect, just like anybody else. Most often, women who end up in relationships with jerks and cannot seem to meet a nice guy is because they think they've done something wrong and don't deserve a nice guy. In every case they are wrong.
Go see a psychologist and see what they can do for you. But always keep in the front of your mind that you are a decent person. It helps and it is true, whether you believe it right now or not.
2006-11-27 07:41:39 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think just by your asking the question you are saying that you believe you need to see a therapist. Also from what you have written it seems talking with one would really help you sort some things out and get a handle on your own depression and anxiety.
2006-11-27 11:25:35 · answer #3 · answered by bjb 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"If your ever in doubt throw a pepper in the air...if it fails to come down you have gone mad so dont trust in anything" -unknown
No. you need to take a vacation. Have some self Realization that Only YOU can help YOU... Accept yourself (if you need to get into shape to do that then do it) Find some love and live happily ever after. Thats what I think you should do.
2006-11-27 07:37:05 · answer #4 · answered by MENTALLY UNSTABLE MAN 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This is a very good blog, a beginner’s guide to abnormal psychology.
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http://sensitive-psychoworld.blogspot.com/
2006-11-28 06:04:45 · answer #5 · answered by LIz 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋