What is Therapy Like?

[JRICHARDS1996]

At the bequest of the members here who have advised me to seek professional help for my issues like self-harm and perpetually feeling like I am not good enough for my family, I have taken the high road of going to therapy.

That said, I am very nervous however. What is it like? My greatest fear is that I am going to be prescribed a bunch of bullshit medications by the same 'progressive' morons who see nothing unusual about transgenderism.

The American psychological community possesses little to no credibility in my eyes.

On the other hand, I am worried that if I do it through some 'Focus on the Family' religious group, a bunch of unqualified weirdos will just shout Bible verses at me and blame all of my problems on myself, making things worse.

What can I expect in therapy? Am I going to be spoken to like I am insane with the stupid questions like 'do you ever see or hear things?'

Because if so, I am leaving on the spot. I have little patience for those who speak to me in such a belittling manner.

[Shygal11489]

No most therapists are trained to be very objective and nonjudgmental. The most important thing is to find a therapist that you like and trust. If you tell them up front that you do not want to be prescribed medication, they will do their best to stick to that unless they feel like you really really need it. I go to therapy every week and I was very nervous about it at first as well. But it has been so great and it has helped me with my anxiety and self esteem a lot! Best of luck!

[DisastrousQu33n]

Depending on where you go for therapy, they may ask you questions like that at first. It's not meant to belittle. How are they supposed to know what goes on in your head?

And honestly, therapy never worked for me. Probably because it was the last place I wanted to be at the time. But if you work with them and try to help yourself, unlike what I did, it can be very helpful

[Anonymous]

I had to get therapy because my ex thought I had PTSD. Was torture to be in there for an hour talking about feels because I generally don't feel comfortable doing that stuff at all. Didn't have it.. I think therapy benefits a lot of people though. I think you might benefit from it a lot.

[Pilulu]

Therapy is basically someone who listens to your problems but gives you really good advice. At least, thays what therapy dd for me.