2007-05-29 15:49:37 · 10 answers · asked by Jeri 1 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
i used to some, but then i realized that it was just making it harder for me to move on and that there was really know reason to. he wasn't going to judge me and there's probably not much that he hasn't heard before.
so, don't do it. you'll just be wasting your time and money.
2007-05-29 17:03:13 · answer #1 · answered by Emily H 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the objective. I lied a lot when I was interviewed for a job by a shrink. I had to make up this story about my woderful family, full of love and support which is not true at all. I lied because I thoght she would not recommend me for the job I was applying if I would tell her the truth about my indifferent family. I just sensed that she would include the sentence "coming from a dysfunctional family" in her evaluation. I think it worked because I got the job. There is not any point in telling lies to your shrink in the rest of the occasions. Most of the time, I feel that they studied only to become "`professional listeners"... although I am pretty sure that they do not care much about my situation... anyway, I enjoy talking to them because their job is to listen to me... I don't think I have received wonderful advises but two good ears. It is not about telling lies in the first appointment... it is about concealing your true feelings.. .that is what I do... I omit details... but after three or four sessions, I can be myself... I think
2007-05-29 23:00:04 · answer #2 · answered by UNCLE GERARD 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You'd have to be crazy to lie to your shrink! (-:
Just kidding. If you are lying, then that's a sign that you are discussing a really sensitive area that you aren't really wanting to deal with. Can you tell your shrink you are lying? Maybe you could just say, "I'm not ready to discuss that." instead of lying.
Telling lies to the doc is a waste of money, though. If you are doing it, you should talk about the lying.
2007-05-29 22:59:08 · answer #3 · answered by Madame M 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I don't have one anymore, but when I did, no. Why would I want to lie to them. Doesn't that defeat the purpose of seeing a therapist? The whole point is to have them help you through things with an unbiased opinion. Lying to them would not help but rather hinder the help.
2007-05-29 22:58:40 · answer #4 · answered by Samarama 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pay BIG money to lie to someone who's trying to help? Who ever does that DEFINITELY needs a shrink....
2007-05-29 22:54:13 · answer #5 · answered by bebop_music 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
That would totally defeat the purpose of any progress being made.
2007-05-29 22:59:59 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
only in the number of women i have slept with
2007-05-29 22:57:35 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Never! But how do u know I'm not lying to you?
2007-05-29 22:56:25 · answer #8 · answered by Jynn 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have done so! Its definately not a good idea as it won't help you.
2007-05-29 22:57:30 · answer #9 · answered by beauty_daisy1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No I don't
2007-05-29 22:56:43 · answer #10 · answered by ericfaul2003 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋