Has therapy worked for any of you?

[Anonymous]

Nearly every important male figure in my life has, within the last year and a half, either just left or done something major to make me not trust them. I trust people on the surface but not about anything important and it is seriously starting to get in the way of my having any kind of relationship with men, I mean I have male friends but I am never willing to go out with any, especially not somewhere that is private. Anyway, my doctor had offered to give me a referral to mental health to see a therapist and I was thinking about taking her up on it but I was wondering if any of you have gone through the same thing and if it helped at all. I saw a social worker for stress management for a while but quit because it wasn't helping at all.

So what are your thoughts on the subject?

[Hercules]

Put simply, it's always helpful to have someone to talk to about your pains. I think this could really help you if you don't have many people you trust. The first step is getting it all out with someone who will listen, and I think a therapist would be perfect for that.

Just remember you're going to be fine, and the reason I know this is because you're already taken the first step by posting on this site. You want to get better, and you will!

: )

[olwiggy82]

I have been in therapy on and off for most of my life and I have always found it to be immensely helpful. I have open and honest relationships with my parents and friends but sometimes its nice to hear from someone else. Its always nice to hear from someone who isn't personally involved in your situation. I think then you get the most unbiased advice. I say give it try. I guarantee you it will help you out.