Who's in therapy?

[JudoThrowFiasco]

I go. Even if you don't have any mental health issues it's awesome just to run plans, expectations or get advice from a professional. Theres a myriad of types of therapists.

 

[Contempt]

Well it all started when I visited a place called the war room...

Well yeah... that'd do it.

Stay out of that den of retards, take two hookers, an ounce of blow... and call me in the morning.

 

[William Huggins]

I literally went once and realised it isn't for me but I think it helps some people having the undivided attention of someone who will just listen. I would dearly love to be the person who could just turf all their issues onto someone and say see you next week feeling better.

Exactly!!! Besides them voices in my head are free and give way better advice.....

 

[fingercuffs]

Exactly!!! Besides them voices in my head are free and give way better advice.....

We all have our vices, needs and foibles. I would dearly love to cure my crap once a week.

 

[RichardHarrow]

That therapist has probably talked to horror stories that would break your brain in two.

I doubt this will be any earth shattering revelation for them, friend! Just lay it out. That’s what they get paid to doZ

Yes therapists have to be reviewed by other therapists, this ensures (use your words) that their brain doesn’t “ break in two”.

 

[RichardHarrow]

I'm in the process of choosing a therapist and for some reason I'm not liking the male options. I think I might have trouble opening up to a dude. And God forbid I actually cry in front of him. Eeeeww.

So I thought I'd pick a female, but then I remembered hearing that it's common for a patient to fall in love with their therapist.

That sounds like a problem I don't need, especially as a married man.

So now I'm trying to find an old ugly female therapist. But it's hard because I have low standards. Which is probably something I should talk about in therapy.

And I know I'm supposed to be completely honest in these sessions, but what if she asks why I chose her? I can't say "it's because you're ugly"

I think I'm doomed

You don’t want the thought of “ therapist is hot” or “ therapist is ugly” being a theme in your thoughts during or after therapy. Select someone who by your standards looks normal.

The factor most important with a therapist is the relationship. You’ll know if you match well within a few sessions.

 

[William Huggins]

We all have our vices, needs and foibles. I would dearly love to cure my crap once a week.

It's called MDMA........

 

[Takes Two To Tango]

My life is a constant therapy and whoever I encounter is my therapist.

 

[10000yearsold]

We all have our vices, needs and foibles. I would dearly love to cure my crap once a week.

Change it. Every little change you make to your behavior will change elements about you. Just gotta be strategic and have valuable friendships who know you and can assist your deciding on what is and isn’t working.

 

[10000yearsold]

You don’t want the thought of “ therapist is hot” or “ therapist is ugly” being a theme in your thoughts during or after therapy. Select someone who by your standards looks normal.

The factor most important with a therapist is the relationship. You’ll know if you match well within a few sessions.

I trialed a few just this year having never really engaged it before. I tried a group setting. I tried individual. I couldn’t catch anyone with a doctorate or the ability to put objectivity ahead of their personal beliefs and/or ego.

 

[NicholasJBasile]

I'm in the process of choosing a therapist and for some reason I'm not liking the male options. I think I might have trouble opening up to a dude. And God forbid I actually cry in front of him. Eeeeww.

So I thought I'd pick a female, but then I remembered hearing that it's common for a patient to fall in love with their therapist.

That sounds like a problem I don't need, especially as a married man.

So now I'm trying to find an old ugly female therapist. But it's hard because I have low standards. Which is probably something I should talk about in therapy.

And I know I'm supposed to be completely honest in these sessions, but what if she asks why I chose her? I can't say "it's because you're ugly"

I think I'm doomed

I'd say swallow your pride and go with a dude. Therapists are confidential and professional.

 

[RichardHarrow]

I trialed a few just this year having never really engaged it before. I tried a group setting. I tried individual. I couldn’t catch anyone with a doctorate or the ability to put objectivity ahead of their personal beliefs and/or ego.

What school of therapy did you go for ?

 

[10000yearsold]

What school of therapy did you go for ?

School?
I was checking for someone to talk to and assess the usefulness of their presence.

 

[gspieler]

I see a therapist for anxiety-related stuff. My thoughts:

Do some research beforehand to try and find one that seems like you'd be comfortable opening up to them. For me, older therapists seem more knowledgeable and trustworthy.

A good therapist should challenge you. Don't expect results if you're not willing to put in any work.

Use it as an opportunity to better yourself in ways not necessarily related to why you're there.

Be optimistic, but realistic. They're just people, too, albeit with unique knowledge and skills.


Best of luck, TS.

 

[gspieler]

Yep. Diagnosed with PTSD, Depression, and Anxiety. I gets my therapy through the VA. Most of my sessions are through the VA Video Connect App with my therapists.

Does it help a lot? I'm also in therapy.

 

[Yoricks Wisdom]

My life is a constant therapy and whoever I encounter is my therapist.

Taoist ftw.

 

[GordoBarraBJJ]

for crippling anxiety and depression

 

[Yoricks Wisdom]

I think it's great that folks have access to and take full advantage of any and all resources focused on mental health.

Tend to the body, tend to the mind.

 

[William Huggins]

My life is a constant therapy and whoever I encounter is my therapist.

You're 30 days late on your last invoice......

 

[MDoza]

I did it for a while. It was helpful.

I had an older unattractive female therapist. The older the better imo, just because they can draw from a wealth of experience, and have likely encountered real people that have dealt with similar things as yourself, and they can tell you what has/hasnt worked. It’s nice to know that you aren’t the only person that has experienced something and felt certain ways about it.

I’ve had a male and female psychiatrists. They primarily focus on medication, but you still end up talking to them a bit over time. Both sexes have their benefits. It’s generally easier to open up to females, but there’s also something comforting about another male being non-judgmental and commiserating with you.

A lot of people choose telehealth sessions these days, but if it’s possible for you, in-person is significantly more helpful in my opinion. The mental benefit of dedicating your time to going to a particular setting where the sole focus is your mental health just cannot be matched by sitting in your house looking at your computer.