I went to a therapist today

[Kid Presentable]

I get six free sessions through my job. Lulz included exploration of my abandonment issues, my poor decision making in managing important relationships and my general tendency for passive aggressive behaviours. I should have punched myself in the face on the way out the door to complete the package, but you live and learn.

Anyone here gone to a therapist lately? I wanted to make Tobias Funke jokes but didn't because srs bsns

[jabumbo]

you are more messed up than i thought.

congrats? (y)

[mikizee]

So was it worth it? I got one of them corporate health therapist dealios as well, but its less than 6 sessions.

I dunnnnoooooo

[Adam]

And how do you feel about getting therapy?

[Kid Presentable]

To be honest, I don't think I'm more messed up than the average person, this woman was just rationalising everything because they need to keep the contract to deliver the service. Yeah there was some truth in what she said, but it's just two strangers talking about one of them, in the end. I am my favourite subject and so will be returning.

[Kid Presentable]

So was it worth it? I got one of them corporate health therapist dealios as well, but its less than 6 sessions.

I dunnnnoooooo

You should go, man. It's pretty interesting. I personally wanted to understand my own bullshit contributions to my marriage. I have a reasonable picture of it after one hour, although I used lots of buzzwords and said all the right things.

Way back when, I pushed for pre-marital counselling and it never happened; I'd recommend you think about it. If it's not for you and your missus, you should at least go to a session on your own for something to do. (y)

[Turchinator]

did you mention your message board feuds and how they keep you up late at night?

I ask only because this is what I would want to talk to a professional about myself.

[Adam]

and how do you feel about feeling no more messed up than the average person?

[Kid Presentable]

did you mention your message board feuds and how they keep you up late at night?

I ask only because this is what I would want to talk to a professional about myself.

I don't think I have any of these anymore.

[kaiser soze]

what kind of drugs did they give - anything that actually works?

[hardnox71]

Therapy. Good call, KP. I wish I had that same presence of mind ten years ago. (y)

[Kid Presentable]

what kind of drugs did they give - anything that actually works?

Nothing bro - I was gunning hard at one point for meds, but I don't think it's necessary.

[like2_drink]

I had to go to a therapist when I was a kid, like 8 - I was all kinds of fucked up.

I plan to have two more sessions of therapy in my life: one in a Mexican dessert with a Shaman being led through a peyote trip, and another in the Tropical Rainforest being led through an ayahuasca trip by another shaman.

[jackrock]

I had to go to a therapist when I was a kid, like 8 - I was all kinds of fucked up.

I plan to have two more sessions of therapy in my life: one in a Mexican dessert with a Shaman being led through a peyote trip, and another in the Tropical Rainforest being led through an Iowaska trip by another shaman.

C'mon at least spell ayahuasca properly bro. Have you listened to this (http://blog.joerogan.net/archives/3379) (the focal point starts around 8 minutes)? Probably one of the most vivid regaling of a journey out there (I might suggest kid p listen to it too, never know right).

The key is externalizing your thoughts in some way, talking to a professional or friend, writing it out can be very therapeutic too. Plus it's free and won't try and prescribe or diagnose you. You might be surprised how much you know about yourself, you just have to allow yourself to listen for a moment.

[ms.peachy]

Your therapist totally knows that the first few sessions are going to contain a high percentage of bullshit, bluffing, and or otherwise deflecting. So when you say she was 'rationalising', in a way it's true, but what she is doing is laying the groundwork for a safe space where you can open up knowing that you aren't going to be attacked for being honest.

Good on you for going. Just remember, when you start feeling the least like you want to be there, is when you most should be. So if you get a couple sessions into it and find yourself thinking "I don't think I want to go tomorrow", make yourself, it means you're right on the edge of a breakthrough.

[Dorothy Wood]

I haven't been to therapy in 10 years, and I went then because I wanted to die...not kill myself really, but I really wanted to somehow not exist.

the lady diagnosed me with mild clinical depression, and I would agree with that conclusion.

I pretty much spent the next 9 years throwing alcohol and drugs at my problem and it worked somewhat...kept me social at least.

now I found a dude who is sober and accepts me and my dumb old depression, so I don't drink as much. though I still smoke weed.

but anyway, the darkness is back, and has been here all summer. I'm angry all the time, I fantasize about committing violent acts. I think life is futile.

blah blah blah same old story. I'm thinking this time maybe I should change my state of being though, like move away to somewhere better where people are smarter and more considerate. so I wouldn't have to bash anybody's head in with a hammer.

or perhaps I ought to try therapy again. or therapize myself into being satisfied and grateful again...

for now, it's whiskey and the pipe. *sigh*

[Lyman Zerga]

im in a therapy for almost a year now and im moving forward in sloww.w.w..assmotion but it's still better than standing still again

im also filled up with drugs for that long so dont wonder when i come off like a nearly normal person

[Guy Incognito]

Good on you for going. Just remember, when you start feeling the least like you want to be there, is when you most should be. So if you get a couple sessions into it and find yourself thinking "I don't think I want to go tomorrow", make yourself, it means you're right on the edge of a breakthrough.

definitely this. I had group counselling and one session i was starting to talk about my issues and the counsellor talked about it being a rollercoaster ride, the rest of the group then preceeded to talk about bloody theme parks for rest of session. Internally i was very angry and confused. I was in a bit of a mess , had next two days off work. I then calmly explained at next session i was a bit upset and managed to work a lot of stuff out and felt a lot better about both my issues and the counselling process.

good luck with it all.

[Bourgie]

Hiyo! Just want to say this is my first time back on this forum in a lonngggg time. It's good to be back!

But to answer your question...a few months ago for a Counseling Case Management and Interview class, I had to go to 4 counseling sessions with a graduate counseling student, so that was definitely interesting. That was my first time going to any sort of counseling. I feel like I didn't really get much out of it that I didn't really know about myself already, but it was nice to get an outside perspective on the things that were going on in my life at that point.

[Kid Presentable]

Went back, was really good. Things are looking up (for me) (y)

[hardnox71]

Went back, was really good. Things are looking up (for me) (y)

(y)(y)(y)(y)

[ToucanSpam]

Went back, was really good. Things are looking up (for me) (y)

Glad to hear it, man. You're just about the only person on this board who I legit give a shit about.

[Kid Presentable]

Thanks man. I'm glad you're taking solace in things going well on the therapy tip. I've made some progress thanks to this lady's approach. I'll be nailing her by months end. (y)

[camo]

Thanks man. I'm glad you're taking solace in things going well on the therapy tip. I've made some progress thanks to this lady's approach. I'll be nailing her by months end. (y)

Good luck all round then. Hang on, nailing who? :rolleyes:

[Kid Presentable]

Sorry, I was just messing around. It's been really interesting, and I think I'm getting value from it. I know people reading these boards have or have thought about speaking to someone, at some dark time in their life. As someone who did it a couple of times pretty superficially, it definitely helps.

[camo]

S'ok mate.

I've had a spot of CBT Therapy in the past. Whilst I didn't find it the definitive answer to my problems I did take away some useful tit-bits that have served me well to this day (y)


Glad you're responding to it mate. As I've already said, all the best.

[Kid Presentable]

I might ask for this shit to be deleted. It's a bit of a downer.

Talk to someone!

[Dorothy Wood]

ya, sorry about my comment, I was real crabby that day. Glad things are lookin up!

[like2_drink]

C'mon at least spell ayahuasca properly bro. Have you listened to this (http://blog.joerogan.net/archives/3379) (the focal point starts around 8 minutes)? Probably one of the most vivid regaling of a journey out there (I might suggest kid p listen to it too, never know right).

I actually knew I posted it wrong, I just wanted to get the post down and then go back to edit the proper spelling - you're quick(y) I have to run to work but I will listen to this when I get back and edit a response.

I hope everyone here finds what they need(y)

[NicRN77]

I just started seeing a therapist again because of an awful death of a patient at work. Therapy really does help. Be well!

[MCAadROCKMiKEd7]

I get six free sessions through my job. Lulz included exploration of my abandonment issues, my poor decision making in managing important relationships and my general tendency for passive aggressive behaviours. I should have punched myself in the face on the way out the door to complete the package, but you live and learn.

Anyone here gone to a therapist lately? I wanted to make Tobias Funke jokes but didn't because srs bsns

I decided i'm gonna be open about it because you did and i'd like to share with you. I see a therapist and a Psychatrist every month, and it really is a helpful thing.

So if you ever need someone to talk to about it, I'm your girl.

I've been goin since I was 14, basically everyone in my family is the same way. Therapy is never somethin to be ashamed off, and i'm glad to hear that you've chosen that path to get the help you want. Excellent decision

[silence7]

When I was like 14-15, I was in the gifted classes at school, then my grades started slipping, my Mother took me to see a psychiatrist/therapist/shrink, I dunno which. (She had a couch) Anyway it was just a lot of questions, don't really remember much, it just all seemed weird to me.

I come from a very blue collar family, and the thought of one of us going to see a shrink just seems weird. Even to this day, I think I'm the only one who's been.

I do see Dr. Jennifer Melfi (http://www.hbo.com/the-sopranos/cast-and-crew/index.html#/the-sopranos/cast-and-crew/dr-jennifer-melfi/index.html) on a regular basis, does that count?