How has therapy helped you?

[sunkissedwolfe]

I've been hearing mixed things about therapy. Honestly, I tried it once, but it didn't really work out for me, but I find that to cope with adulting, something has got to give. So... has therapy helped you deal with adulting better?

[SnowedIn]

I went twice in my life.

It helped immensely because there were things I felt I couldn't talk about to anyone -- even my wife or friends. Therapy gave me an outlet.

But more than that, it gave me nonjudgmental perspective. That allowed me to navigate through and past myself and my thoughts which were getting in the way of healing or moving on or some solution.

Worth trying.

[sunkissedwolfe]

If I could just throw all these things on someone it would be nice. But with how it is there's always something so I want to find someone to click with

[SnowedIn]

That's hugely important you're right. I got lucky both times that I clicked with the therapist.

[SnowedIn]

Thank you for MHO!

[sunkissedwolfe]

You deserve it

[xColinx]

I don't have personal experience but I strongly support therapy in many different forms. For your question, I would imagine it's highly dependent a good *fit* and that, like lotta things in life, the first try might not work out the best but giving it another attempt or two could be a total game changer.

[Toxic_juice]

I’ve been going for pretty much 4 years now and it has help me a lot. It’s worth it when you can find someone that you connect with. I’ve learnt so much about my own shit and how to deal with things. My anger issues isn’t as bad anymore nor is my depression

[sunkissedwolfe]

I am so glad that it's working for you. I want to give it a try and see if there'll be a difference.

[Ez-Bri-Z_v2]

It took me trying several therapists over the years to find one I finally liked and between her and the medications I'm on I feel like I'm finally making progress.

I wouldn't be too discouraged if the first few don't work out. There's bound to be someone out there who works for you.

[sunkissedwolfe]

I've talked about why I want to go to therapy so much it's starting to sound rehearsed.

[Ez-Bri-Z_v2]

In the end whether you share the reasons or not with people, the only person it needs to resonate true with is you. Hopefully you find a good therapist