Anybody ever been to a therapist?

[polarmystery]

I'm contemplating on going but I'd like to hear some success stories if anybody has any. Thanks

 

[insect9]

What kind of therapist?

 

[Brigandier]

How does the thought of going to a therapist make you feel?

 

[nageov3t]

my parents made me in high school.

I found it to be pretty stupid/pointless.

 

[FoBoT]

http://pics.bbzzdd.com/users/i...what_you_did_there.jpg

 

[Platypus]

therapist for what?

 

[krylon]

I've been to big dick therapy.

 

[polarmystery]

Originally posted by: Brigandier
How does the thought of going to a therapist make you feel?

scared, actually.

/serious response

 

[Crono]

no

 

[eits]

i went to a therapist in high school whenever i realized things about myself that i didn't want to continue doing. it helped.

throughout the years, anytime i needed a helpful ear to help sort out stressors in my life or help me work on coming to accept certain things about myself that i wasn't willing to accept (losing a gf because i was too controlling or manipulative) or something, i went to a therapist.

they're really helpful in kneading out the lumps in your personality if you want those lumps gone.

 

[Crono]

Therapy is for uncovering your problems. If you already know what you have to face about yourself, and what to do in life to overcome, then a therapist is wasted cash. If you are looking for a complete stranger to talk to, there are cheaper options (make a new friend).

 

[surfsatwerk]

Originally posted by: polarmystery

Originally posted by: Brigandier
How does the thought of going to a therapist make you feel?

scared, actually.

/serious response

Well two things can happen.

1. You get locked into a constant cycle of therapy sessions where you begin to depend on your therapist's approval to validate your life.

2. The therapist will offer some insight into your life that allow you to start making different choices and resolve whatever problem cause you to seek help.

 

[Titan]

You're better off chumming it up with a good friend over a beer. If you have no good friends, then go find a therapist you can trust. Don't be afraid to change if the first one is no good.

 

[ivan2]

Originally posted by: loki8481
my parents made me in high school.

I found it to be pretty stupid/pointless.

they tried to straighten you out?

 

[fulltilt39]

as long as you remember this one thing, i think it's ok (even tho i've only been once).

The Rapist

see what i did there?

 

[BoomerD]

I've been to a couple of physical therapists over the years...does that count?

 

[K1052]

Only for a couple visits upon my father's request after I came out.

He didn't want them to turn me straight, just to make sure I had someone to talk if I was having any issues. She apparently decided I was mostly sane and turned me loose.

 

[Brainonska511]

Originally posted by: Crono
no

 

[Dirigible]

Been to various therapists for my own issues. I did not find them helpful (except that one of them gave me a prozac prescription, which was very helpful - but it was the drugs, not the talking, that was helpful).

Been to a couple family therapists. Having an unbiased third party to help communication has been very helpful.

 

[BoomerD]

eesh...this thread is infected with teh gay...

 

[TheKub]

Flash back to 2002. Im in my dorm room playing Day of Defeat with some of my roomates. A Axis player named therapist is taking our flag.

Roommate: Hurry up and spawn therapist is getting our flag!!!

Me: therapist??

Roommate: Yeah!

Me: You mean The Rapist?

All: ROFL

 

[zoiks]

Originally posted by: K1052
Only for a couple visits upon my father's request after I came out.

He didn't want them to turn me straight, just to make sure I had someone to talk if I was having any issues. She apparently decided I was mostly sane and turned me loose.

So did you end up going back?

 

[Platypus]

Originally posted by: Crono
Therapy is for uncovering your problems. If you already know what you have to face about yourself, and what to do in life to overcome, then a therapist is wasted cash. If you are looking for a complete stranger to talk to, there are cheaper options (make a new friend).

Pretty much this.

 

[K1052]

Originally posted by: zoiks

Originally posted by: K1052
Only for a couple visits upon my father's request after I came out.

He didn't want them to turn me straight, just to make sure I had someone to talk if I was having any issues. She apparently decided I was mostly sane and turned me loose.

So did you end up going back?

Almost after learning I was expected to enjoy show tunes.

 

[Modelworks]

Common misconception is that seeing a therapist will give you some new found wisdom and change your life. Therapist are sounding boards and offer advice on how they think you could improve your life, they cannot change it for you, it is up to you to do the work.