Does therapy work?

[Anonymous]

I’m going to the Psychiatrist at this place nearby me to get a diagnosis in the next few days. I’m kind of unsure how well it’ll help since my ex did it and yeah she didn’t really get help from it but she wasn’t telling important things to the therapist soo. But I need help I’m not like crazy or anything just depressed and stuff like that. Definitely telling this guy stuff will feel weird since I don’t talk about my feelings like that. But for anyone that’s dealt with therapy, how deep do you go? Like do you say the entire story no matter how weird it gets? Or do you keep it simple and “clean”? Because I have stuff I want to bring up but I don’t want to make him say “dude wtf tmi” you know? I’m also wary because mental health isn’t really thought of at my house since it’s really a work it out on your own terms and don’t tell no body. And now I’m going somewhere where it’s tell someone

[Izzy_3991]

The Psychiatrist may offer you medication. And refer you to a Psychologist to dig a bit deeper.
The goal here is to get you medicated and stable.
Sadly, depression can be due to a number of factors. That will usually be discussed.
For example, are you feeling depressed due to school or work? Are you feeling depressed when it comes to certain seasons of the year? Etc


It may be good to get things off your chest. A Psychologist has four goals when it comes to their clients. To understand, predict, describe, influence, and control behaviour, and improve the quality of life.

[Jazzy54]

Everyone responds differently. Back in 2020, I was diagnosed with clinical depression. I was prescribed antidepressants and went to therapy for a while. It helped me because I needed someone to talk to. Give it a try and see how you works for you. Good luck. 😊👍🏾

[Anonymous]

I have a lot of experience with this. NO MATTER WHAT. Do NOT take any medicine!

Make sure that they are intressted in talking about what you need to talk about cause many psychologets dont wanna listen to the past for some reason..

[Anonymous]

In my case, no.

Medicines, counselings, worsen my condition. I decided to off off them, now i'm just at a neutral state, but hell im feeling so much better

[Asker]

I’m hoping to stay at a neutral state. Like shiii that’ll be so nice. But like what made it worse? Was it just talking about everything?

[Opinion Owner]

I hate what the meds do to me. I dont feel like i can function properly. I hate counseling it doesn't help me because -i guess- it's more like a You problem, i can't be truly honest even though im talking to a professional

[Asker]

Ahhh I see yea that’s what I’m kinda I guess nervous about. Because with my last relationship it was a lot of manipulation and stuff that lasted almost 2 years. So I want to mention all that but it’ll feel weird. But hopefully they don’t give me any bad medicines like shii I’m already taking Like 8 as of now for a medical condition lol

[Opinion Owner]

I hope everything gets better for you

[Asker]

Thank you

[virtualwasp]

Best of luck buddy.

[Asker]

Thank you

[CuriousMufuxka]

I'll never pay to know.

[Anonymous]

Go in open minded.