Has anyone went to psychotherapy that worked?!
Question: I have been to see a therapist a couple of times.
Each for about 6 months. I stopped going because I only felt that i was whining about my problems and not getting feedback. I can get more from my friends.
Anyone know how to utilize a therapist or is there a special kind to go to that will give you feedback?
Answers: I have been to see a therapist a couple of times.
Each for about 6 months. I stopped going because I only felt that i was whining about my problems and not getting feedback. I can get more from my friends.
Anyone know how to utilize a therapist or is there a special kind to go to that will give you feedback?
You want to see a cognitive-behavioral therapist. They teach you new ways to perceive your life in a more positive way.
When you see a therapist, tell them up front, you don't want to spend all your time talking about your problems, you want to take action to make your life go more smoothly. They will give you homework to do. Then you gotta practice what you learn. My therapist I had this past time would hardly let me talk about my problems, except in context of how to perceive them better, or take action.
I got counseling for sexual abuse, and it helped a lot.
Not I. I always felt psychotherapy was a huge waste of time.
Yes actually i went to a special therapist and they helped me a lot. My dr gave me the suggestion to go see him. Maybe ur doctor can suggest something
i been going since i was 12 ... im proof it dont work ..i think its a waste of tyme un less they perscribe be the goods .
Yes.
Try telling your therapist that you really, really want feedback and active participation from him/her. If they aren't the type to give you that kind of active participation, they won't take it personally -- sometimes they can even help you find somebody else who'll be a better fit.
I know a girl who, after trying several who just weren't for her, found one whom she LOVES, and with whom she is making oodles of progress.
Every therapist has a different style -- you just need to shop around, ask lots of questions, and find one who helps you the most.
Good luck!
Check with the university and tell them what you are looking for... they are in the best position to help at a reasonable price... otherwise... on the whole a general therapist is as worthless as a blind interior decorator.
Of the countless therapists I've seen, only one was helpful and only on one occasion. We did a meditation together that was very helpful. No one really gives feedback or answers. The only thing that has really helped me is prescription drugs. They have cleared the fog and calmed me down so I can make better decisions for myself.
I have had therapy that didn't work at all, and therapy that completely changed my life.
It really depends on what kind of therapist you go to. They have to be a good fit for you. It may take time before you find one that is right for your needs.
When you're meeting with a therapist for the first time, ask her what kind of therapy she does and see what her credentials are. It's also up to you to make sure that the therapist knows what your goals are. Some people only need someone to listen, while some people want a lot of honest feedback. You have to ask for what you need.
Don't be shy, ask lots of questions. You're paying this person good money to take a big part in your life. You have the right to make sure your needs are being met.
Good luck to you.
They normally just sit and don't say anything, that's
the way they are taught.
But it's irritating as hell, when the idiot isn't giving any
feed back!
Then after an hour, they say "whelp time to go"
I feel the way you do sometimes you are better off talking to
your friends and one guy told me this too!
And they always blame the mother.
I had one guy tell me, that he couldn't tell me anything, because
how can he say anything, when he may not be well? He may
be the one that is off. We have problems too....
I think these people are only good for real real real crazy people that talk to themselves or someone that isn't going to bore them.
The only time it worked for me was when I had an agenda going in and simply needed someone trained and willing to help me with behavior modification.
Personally I think this form of therapy works best for most people. When one is depressed it is hard to seek pleasure and do things to improve ones mood. Having a schedule of what to do and avoiding music that contributes to the depression seems to work well.
Whether you seek medical or psychological treatment, my personal experience as a health care worker has been that 80% is what is in your heart and soul (what you truely want) and 20% is what professionals do for you.
A good example of this is that someone very sick wanting treatment, a Dr. may deem the person not viable, but I have seen many survive and do well, and for patients with little wrong but insisted they were going to die or not do well, they did not do well inspite of not being very sick to begin with.
I was just wondering this myself. I don't think I have ever heard anybody say how it really helped them. Many times the therapist just listens and watches the clock and away you go... thinking they get paid to do that? I guess since you've been a few times you might have an idea of what you would like for your therapist to do. Next time you can ask any potential therapists what their style is... tell them you are interested in having someone that gives feedback and interjects!
have to answer fast as have to run:
go to www.alternativementalhealth. com (NOT .org be sure to use the 'alternativementalheath.COM')
or
www.cchr.org
and/or www.FightForKids.org
best of luck.
At least you weren't abused and damaged. I've seen therapists that caused me severe psychological damage that still exists after many years.
Regarding finding good therapists, they exist but are in the minority. I suggest finding therapists that do Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy. They usually give useful feedback and make the most sense.
Stay away from therapists with obvious physical inadequacies, especially men who are shorter than 5'3". Many of them feel inadequate and try to take advantage of patients' vulnerabilities in order to gain power.
Yes, i had visited and i felt good this is a complete programme must need for some mental patient.
I don't think it works 100%, I do believe it helps a little bit to be able to talk to someone about what is going on and express it out loud and hear feedback. But I believe it really depends on how you are willing to concentrate what is going on with yourself and overcome it!
Not me. I had two really bad with them it did me more harm then good. One terminated my "therapy" for crying in her office!! All she did with me during meetings was joke around. I believe there are lots of bad apples out there but there are good ones too. Just that its best to be really careful who you chose.