I mean, I know you can alienate friends and family by discussing your personal problems with them too much.
Does the therapist work because he/she listens objectively, and you feel better after venting? After all, we all really know the causes of our anguish, right? It just depends on how much we want to share with others. What do you all think?
2007-09-28 14:55:07 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Mental Health
when they took my son I needed a therapist to work out how I felt about things in my life. Now that he was going to come home at the age of 18 they told me I had to go back to a therapist to see if I am able to be a good mother to him. I was pissed off. I am a peer specialist and advocate. I help clients when they can't get to their therapist. I am meds only and felt like I had to go backwards. Now that my son is home and driving me crazy. Yes I need a therapist just to vent. lol
Remember you train the therapist he doesn't train you. If the therapist acts stupid or treats you like he or she is suppior to you change therapists. I will talk to you for free if you need me too. I am listening.
2007-09-28 15:05:18 · answer #1 · answered by princessyvonne881965 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes going to work with a therapist can be most helpful. Venting is always a good idea, for one reason, it doesnot get back to other people not involved with your case. It also depends on the type of therapy that you and your therapist work with. Cognitive therapy is a very good way to work. If you are feeling insecure or that you feel that you are not feeling better but you are confused. If your therapist is made aware of the thoughts that you are experiencing, I am almost positive, the two of you will find a way that you work during the time in therapy. Therapy is not effective if you are questioning your situation when you should be feeling more positive about therapy, even if you are dealing with major issues,
2007-09-28 15:23:17 · answer #2 · answered by Jean 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Therapy can help, but here's the thing about it. A therapist alone cannot make you change. He or she can help guide you, but YOU have to be willing to do the work. You can talk until you're blue in the face, but you have to be willing to make a change. And, no, we don't necessarily know what causes our anguish. Sometimes, you get to the bottom of that in therapy. All I know is that if it hadn't been for therapy, I would be dead right now from suicide. It has helped me so much.
2007-09-28 15:05:50 · answer #3 · answered by First Lady 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My therapist is the only one I can tell my darkest thoughts to, and not worry about retribution or freaking someone out. I really value that because I have a lot of darkness to get out of my head. It really does help to have someone to talk to who won't think less of you for what you say. It's not a cure all, but it helps.
2007-09-28 15:03:46 · answer #4 · answered by Eraserhead 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Depending on what the problem is, therapy can work quite well but you also have to be willing to change.
2007-09-28 15:01:24 · answer #5 · answered by petra 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
for most people
and most problems
i would suggest it
...it also depends on the therapist.
2007-09-28 15:02:58 · answer #6 · answered by ? 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
petra said it just right...
2007-09-28 16:28:59 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋