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I'm not embarrassed to say I have worked hard on myself. You know how they say that the "apple doesn't fall far from the tree?" I think this apple has. For example, when I "say it like it is," that's certainly not something my parents taught me to do. And I am serious when I tell you that the only reason I am conscious that I am straightforward is because people tell me frequently enough. I don't even really know I do it. This is just one example of what 8 (or 9?) therapis
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03.12.09
Most therapy sucks. All I got out of 3 years of intense therapy was: "We think you're an Asperger, but since you're an adult, there isn't much we can do for you. You'll just have to live with it."
However, the therapist in my veteran's outreach group was wonderful in helping me deal with a number of PTSD issues. The nightmares aren't gone, but they are far less frequent.
03.13.09
I think therapy can be a great tool, but I don't think every single person needs to go all the time. And there are some people who never need to go, because they have tremendous self-knowledge.
The problems don't come from whether someone does or doesn't go to therapy. The problems come from two sources:
1) when someone is not dealing with their problems, either on their own or with professional help, and
2) when someone judges another person's value based on whether they do or do not go to therapy.
03.13.09
It's funny the kinds of things that are now considered normal. I had been in a pretty traumatic car accident a few years ago, and therapy and work with a chiropractor ended saving me. The regular treatment had seemed a little extreme from my parents' perspective, but I realized I didn't have any friends equipped enough to deal with my nightmares and fear. I think taking care of your self should never be considered taboo, and mental health is up on the top of the list.
Great post!
03.13.09
I don't think everyone needs therapy. Yes, we all have issues that we should be dealing with and not just putting off, but a professional therapist is not always the answer. Sometimes just spending time thinking or talking to a few trusted friends can do the trick. Furthermore, therapy is expensive, it's certainly not how I plan on spending my money in times like these. (This is not to say that those with serious issues shouldn't see a therapist, i'm just referring to the idea that EVERYONE should)
03.13.09
I agree, Megan. I think everyone should have access to good therapy, but that's not the same as everyone actually getting therapy. It depends on individual needs.
03.14.09
I am reluctant to take the advice of anyone who labels themselves as an armchair psychologist simply due to the fact that it implies that he/she believes he/she knows the cause and cure to everyone else's problems. That kind of arrogance is rarely correct.
The trend of psycho-therapy is like the trend of anti-depressants. Yes, some people need them and I advocate their usage in those cases; however, most people nowadays in therapy or on drugs don't actually need either. Many people are now abusing therapy so as to avoid having to deal with their problems on their own. It's nice to have someone to talk to when we're faced with hard decisions or stress, and I'm not knocking that; but there is a certain pride, self-respect, and confidence that comes with fighting your own battles and I pity anyone who doesn't get to experience that.
03.15.09
Most people need access to therapy should they need it, most people don't need therapy.
I know very few people in therapy.Those I do know are people who were sexually abused by their fathers, abandoned by their parent's, saw their best friend die in an auto accident, or were raped.
Does everyone of my generation need therapy? I doubt it, but thinking they do has certainly weakened the pool of those who can just get on with their lives.
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