Does therapy/intervention really help in cases of depression and self harm or is it just a temporary solution?

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I feel like my mental health has slightly improved over the last couple of months even without going to therapy and my friends and boyfriend are supportive of me, so I don't think the sessions were actually helping

river23 · Accepted Answer

So therapy and such only helps if you want it to. If you don't believe it's helping and you don't want it to help you then it won't. Because in order for therapy and such things to work you must believe it will work to come extent and you must open up yourself and truly allow yourself to be helped otherwise yeah it's a temporary fix to a long lasting problem. I've not been to therapy sense February I think, nor have I been taking my antidepressant meds and I've learned to just live life one day at a time and enjoy the little things. I always repeat this verse when I feel I need it "god give me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can and the wisdom to know the difference." It's been a big help for me on my journey to heal. Yeah sure I still have suicidal thoughts every now and then but that doesn't mean I'm not getting better it just means I'm human. No human will ever stop having suicidal thoughts forever it's impossible or so that's what's I believe. So whenever I have a thought like that I just repeat that verse or whenever I'm feeling down or any kind of situation that would cause me to be sad or depressed. It truly helps only if your truly believe in the verse and you truly deeply believe in yourself. I mean, otherwise it was all pointless and useless especially if you don't even believe in yourself let alone the verse. I mean this is my opinion and my experiences so believe what you will.

shaysh87 · Accepted Answer

nothing can get rid of depression unless the root cause of depression is gone. therapy makes things problems and stress more manageable. you might even get a second person's perspective on how you should handle the situations in life so it might help slightly but therapy won't solve the root problem so that it never happens again. the problem will always be there

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

I think some people are different. I have been to counseling, which has helped a little, but honestly, I still have temptations of self harm and everything. Sometimes it’s still very strong.

I had it coming back HUGE yesterday, and it was an ok day, so I would have thought it wouldn’t rear it’s ugly head. Nope.

I don’t know if I want meds or not; I have a friend who is constantly having issues with his meds, and can’t seem to stay in total control. They’re not working, or they have huge side effects… or the damned insurance keeps trying to cheat him… It just seems like another hell added on to the depression.

I changed my diet back and forth. No change. I worked out a lot at various points in my life. No change. None of those things that everyone claims solves everything. Listening to music doesn’t seem to help. Watching tv or movies only seems to slightly distract me, but it’s not a cure like it seems to be for a lot of people.

I think some react well to meds, and that will be the only thing that seems to do it. I know people who can “snap out of it” just by a five minute walk or listening to music or hearing a joke. Some people, none of that seems to do anything.

All I can do is try to keep things out of reach, maybe try to leave the house. I recognize it’s not healthy. I recognize it’s not right. I can full on recognize that, even as dark as it can get.

Sonorous · Accepted Answer

Yeah it can definitely help. But a good therapist would already have a person search & implement things on their own in between sessions. So that's why it's ultimately up to the individual to improve their situation. And in your case, your depression seems highly dependent on outside variables, so it makes it easier to have consistent positive results on your own without the help of a therapist.

Pleaznhim4me · Answer

Yes it helps however a person in therapy needs to do their part in taking accountability in their behavior and thought patterns. They also may need to try medication in order to help with symptoms. It’s usually an ongoing combination of components that need to be continued for the rest of one’s life.

jennifer_bloom · Answer

You could compare art therapy to a work out. An obese woman or man will not become an olympic athlete in 2 days, no matter how good his diet and trainers are, but he has that potential if he uses good resources. Therapy is the same way. It's progressive and incremental and grows on you over time.

D_Bone_Steak · Answer

Sometimes it just makes things worse. Always make sure that it isn't being provided to you by your work... because that therapist isn't there to help you, they're there for other reasons and most likely to make sure everything goes smoothly for your work... but not to help you.

I have a few stories to tell about that, but I'll leave it at that unless anybody asks.

exitseven · Answer

I was really depressed during covid. It was pretty bad. I got a physical and I talked to my physician about it. He said that he had been getting lot of that. A lot of people feel isolated because of the virus and lockdowns=ns,. If it wasn't for covid I would be teaching my classes and living my life. Just that conversation rea;;y helped me feel better.

GoodGuyBreakingBad · Answer

I've been in mental health treatment since the age of 21 and have been on many medications so faithfully for 3 years I have been taking my medication... I take Latuda, Depakote, Klonopin plus other medications for physical health but I have therapy one on one with a therapist and see the doctor every 12 weeks and may consider group therapy.

AsaKyo · Answer

I feel like I might need it for some things, but at the same time I feel like I can overcome a lot of things myself. It's all in your head and if you can beat those demons by doing positive things to improve your mind and having a positive, supportive group of people around you, you probably will get better.

loveslongnails · Answer

I have no information, therefore, no valid opinion. My "guess" is that it depends heavily on the severity of the depression, and obviously, the individual's will to get out of it or just give in.

From what I know, it's not always a question of pure psychological disorders. There's quite often a chemical imbalance element in play. In the past, I think this was overlooked because there were no ways to discover the imbalance and treat it.

Anonymous · Answer

For me yeah, but it took me a couple of different therapists before I finally found one that I feel “get me” y’know. I’m glad you have a great support system, those will more likely have much more of a positive impact on you rather than the sessions itself

Staximus · Answer

It can help. As far as interventions, some people need to know other people actually give a fuck. Therapy is only as good as the therapist and the patient has to want to get better. I thought about killing myself once, but realized there are no hamburgers and hookers in hell.

Thatnyguy87 · Answer

If it didn't work sites like this wouldn't be around... Were all looking for answers shared experience to know were not alone... A therapist is just another person at the end of the day. The therapy comes from our perspective ehT we take with us in the next batch of life choices... Yes it works

Pinay_ako · Answer

As long as you’re getting the emotional and moral support from the people you love and trust and has your best interests at heart, you will be fine. And you’re living your best life, you will get far.

Msputiton · Answer

If someone really takes therapy seriously it can really help But sometimes it's not needed, i hope you figure out what helped and you continues to improve

MysticDevice · Answer

"Therapy" is a generic term All I can say is that therapists do absolutely nothing and do not work at all. Nature walks in total solitude are probably some of the best "therapy" that I've experienced

Anonymous · Answer

Therapy can help I've found however it depends a fair bit on the therapist. If it's not working it could be therapy isn't meant for you. But it could also be that the therapist your seeing is not right for you.

It's helped with my depression and anxiety and the self harm issue I have done not so much but more as I'm just to ashamed of myself

virginloserguy · Answer

A boyfriend/girlfriend or a job is the best therapy. It feels, but if you sit in the house all day, it won't do you any good.

PetiteBabe64 · Answer

Therapy only helps if the person believe it will help.

EaterPeter · Answer

Pretty much everything is temporary solution. Nothing is going to be perfect. There are likely to be relapses and one must try.

Brando10222 · Answer

You should go for what's helping you. Since you have good support you don't need therapy sessions

Kelly6 · Answer

my son got depression so i just started therapy for him, so time will tell

dean53AU · Answer

Antidepressant medication does more than therapy ever could to me

Anonymous · Answer

It depends. Therapy ruined me but for others it’s helpful.

Anonymous · Answer

I've heard therapy is very hit or miss, being highly dependent on the therapist

my_name_is__ · Answer

Therapy definitely helps!

Bklynbadboy12 · Answer

That's all you need is a good support system

AngelOfLight258 · Answer

It has helped me big time.

Anonymous · Answer

It does if you're ready and willing to change.

tundabby · Answer

It does help it a little bit

Anonymous · Answer

no they don't help

Anonymous · Answer

It helps me.

Joker_ · Answer

Yeah

Pterodon · Answer

It can help

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