Do you think therapists are waste of times?

[EmmiL]

From my experience therapists are a waste of time and money. My friend goes to a therapist and all she does is regurgitatates the same thing all over again despite none of it working.

[Red_Arrow]

They are not a waste of time. If a person feels they are a waste of time, either they got a bad one (like any professional there are some bad ones), or the person who went to the therapist thinks they know better and do not follow the therapist's recommendations. Therapists usually use questions to make the patient think the situation through and find answers that work best for them. The therapist will also explain why some answers the patient comes up with would actually be bad for them. The people I have known who used therapists all improved their lives.

[EmmiL]

The therapist has their opinions, which you don't have to agree

[Red_Arrow]

And those opinions are based on experience that you don't have. So apparently you think you know better (so why would you even be seeing a therapist for help) and do not follow the therapist's help and screw in up yourself.

[EmmiL]

You can get opinions from other people too, without paying for it. Same thing

[Red_Arrow]

Not the same thing. Other people are not experienced therapists that know how to help people. You are just looking for people to agree with you and screwing yourself.

[EmmiL]

Lol speak for yourself

[Red_Arrow]

I am speaking about what knowledgeable speak of. You can go on and spout ridiculous shit.

[EmmiL]

Look you have your experience, some people disagree

[Red_Arrow]

True that a few disagree and they are just as wrong as you.

[EmmiL]

Look around here people have their experience, I don't know why you are so triggered that you whine on my other question with that pervert @staximus

[Red_Arrow]

I did not whine. I just told him I agreed with him.

[EmmiL]

Yeah cause you are either butthurt or biased like him.

Either way it shows you talk nonsense and I am right

[Red_Arrow]

I am not butthurt but I admit I am biased toward the truth. You should try truth sometime.

[EmmiL]

Truth doesn't exist here objectively

[Red_Arrow]

Certainly not in your posts.

[serious]

No, not entirely a waste of time. If a person is genuinely having a problem that is tough to solve themselves they can be quite helpful as they are professionals with exeprience.

However, if it is a problem that can be solved yourself then going to a therapist does not makes sense as they will charge you and then tell you what you want to hear so you are satisfied.

[MemeSupreme]

it can be if the therapist isn't for you or you're not putting in the work. they're there to be a non-toxic outlet and to give you perspectives about yourself you might need

also getting better isn't a straightforward thing. like yeah, i got a lot of issues still, but i'm 10x better than i was in high school

[Jennz6]

For me yes it’s a waste of time and money but it could be helpful for you or someone else

[EmmiL]

Not me

[Jennz6]

@emmil
I’m glad you are feeling well

[Likestorizz]

Yes I had four and everything I learned from them is common sense they just tell you to do certain things when you feel a certain unwanted way. They just show you how to cope with life also the meds if prescribed for me never worked. People just have to toughen up. I often have a few drinks when it gets really bad. Also mental hospitals don't help either every one in their is like me or worst I hope no one lands in there.

[jahaims]

If your therapist is telling you the same things over and over that means you aren't progressing and they aren't good at facilitating the progress.

[EmmiL]

It means they are shit

[Ariesman81]

Most therapists are just safe spaces to vent frustrations. I've gotten more useful information from YouTube than any therapist.

[EmmiL]

Agreed

[In_Trance]

They are not a waste of time. It's up to the individual to do the work; not the therapist. The therapist helps you realize the you are the one in control. You are the one that needs to do the work, not anyone else.

[EmmiL]

Waste of time

[In_Trance]

you're incorrect

[Joshydavid25]

I don't know, I think that good therapist are hard to find.. Or Therapist that actually challenge you and get you to that point of realization..

[PeterLegg91]

I think they are , but they work for some people tho

[Sam1133]

Absolutely agree with you

[Gaylordslav]

Yes theyre paid to act like they care

[LEGENDARY4200]

In most cases yes