Current Events > I'm not sure I would benefit from therapy...

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I have serious issues synthesizing information. So a therapist might say something and then I'd fail to signify I know what they are talking about, and then just seem to them like I am fucking around.

Also I feel like my issues are behavioral and idk if adults have access to that kind of therapy.

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Not being sure is good enough reason to see one, if you got insurance for it. Got nothing to lose. At worst you gain insight and can close this door.

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Also I suppose I could have projected this in the Reggie topic

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MedeaLysistrata posted...

Also I suppose I could have projected this in the Reggie topic

I went in there, but Im not reading all that nonsense. Then I'D need therapy.

I mean, I already do, but that ruins the joke.

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Lost_All_Senses posted...

Not being sure is good enough reason to see one, if you got insurance for it. Got nothing to lose. At worst you gain insight and can close this door.

I tried a session a few months ago and while it was only one session it just seemed like he was putting words in my mouth and I really wasn't sure why. But I guess we left off at a poitlnt where it would make sense to go back to him based on the last thing I remember him saying.

I also treat therapists differently based on who they are so idk if I'd just be wasting my time with the wrong person. I guess the point is to just keep trying but I'm very much a quitter.

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MedeaLysistrata posted...

I tried a session a few months ago and while it was only one session it just seemed like he was putting words in my mouth and I really wasn't sure why. But I guess we left off at a poitlnt where it would make sense to go back to him based on the last thing I remember him saying.

I also treat therapists differently based on who they are so idk if I'd just be wasting my time with the wrong person. I guess the point is to just keep trying but I'm very much a quitter.

Yeah. A lot of people are stand offish with therapist. The idea of someone trying to find out what's going on in your head and understanding it better than you do is pretty off-putting. I personally don't mind it tho. I did think they were hacks until somewhere in my early or mid 20s. Now Id be open with them about anything that wasn't illegal. I still don't trust that shit lol. But if they can beat me at my own game, they earned it.

Edit: I realized I went off in a different direction. I'mma take another shot, hol up.

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MedeaLysistrata posted...

I tried a session a few months ago and while it was only one session it just seemed like he was putting words in my mouth and I really wasn't sure why. But I guess we left off at a poitlnt where it would make sense to go back to him based on the last thing I remember him saying.

I also treat therapists differently based on who they are so idk if I'd just be wasting my time with the wrong person. I guess the point is to just keep trying but I'm very much a quitter.

I have had a total of 3 therapists. My first 2 did not really like me very much. I do not blame them i was a pretty big douchebag. However my new one is seriously is awesome. Finding a good therapist is just as important as going to therapy in the first place. Find a good one and stick with them. I see my therapist once a week. With her help i have gotten off drugs(sober for 3 years+) quit drinking soda for the first time in my life, have started to work on my brand, finished a nutrition certification, started working on my health, she is helping me become a better member of society. I would seriously recommend continuing treatment.

MedeaLysistrata posted...

I tried a session a few months ago and while it was only one session it just seemed like he was putting words in my mouth and I really wasn't sure why. But I guess we left off at a poitlnt where it would make sense to go back to him based on the last thing I remember him saying.

I also treat therapists differently based on who they are so idk if I'd just be wasting my time with the wrong person. I guess the point is to just keep trying but I'm very much a quitter.

Are you sure he wasn't just making assumptions and expecting you to bounce back with your perspective against his? That's how mine kind of went. Or atleast, how I perceived it. Assumptions and trying to put words in my mouth doesn't really get to me. Cause I realize I do that shit all the time to people myself.

But the difference is if the person (this case, me) is open to your correction of the initial assumption. Which, I definitely am, always. In my head, this is a fast way to get to the core of what someone really thinks. Give them your honest perspective and have them tell you how close you are. Otherwise, you're kind of just holding it back and attempting to manipulate them by talking around your honest perspective to get to the same place.

That sound crazy?

Oh, it's also about just finding the right therapist that naturally works well with you. That's more important than anything else I said. Like Troll was explaining.

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TrollTrace posted...

I have had a total of 3 therapists. My first 2 did not really like me very much. I do not blame them i was a pretty big douchebag. However my new one is seriously is awesome. Finding a good therapist is just as important as going to therapy in the first place. Find a good one and stick with them. I see my therapist once a week. With her help i have gotten off drugs(sober for 3 years+) quit drinking soda for the first time in my life, have started to work on my brand, finished a nutrition certification, started working on my health, she is helping me become a better member of society. I would seriously recommend continuing treatment.

Why do you keep thanking God for this shit lol

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Lost_All_Senses posted...

Are you sure he wasn't just making assumptions and expecting you to bounce back with your perspective against his? That's how mine kind of went. Or atleast, how I perceived it. Assumptions and trying to put words in my mouth doesn't really get to me. Cause I realize I do that shit all the time to people myself.

Yea but he's the therapist. It just didn't feel like he was pegging me correctly

Lost_All_Senses posted...

But the difference is if the person (this case, me) is open to your correction of the initial assumption. Which, I definitely am, always. In my head, this is a fast way to get to the core of what someone really thinks. Give them your honest perspective and have them tell you how close you are. Otherwise, you're kind of just holding it back and attempting to manipulate them by talking around your honest perspective to get to the same place.

My issue is, when they say a shiny important thing I don't realize what they have said until it's too late

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MedeaLysistrata posted...

Why do you keep thanking God for this shit lol

This seems random >_>

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MedeaLysistrata posted...

My issue is, when they say a shiny important thing I don't realize what they have said until it's too late

Then you'd bring it up next session. That's just how that part works.

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Lost_All_Senses posted...

Oh, it's also about just finding the right therapist that naturally works well with you. That's more important than anything else I said. Like Troll was explaining.

How do you know who is the right one if it takes time to get things going?

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Lost_All_Senses posted...

Then you'd bring it up next session. That's just how that part works.

Fair enough. I'll go back as soon as I get paid then.

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Lost_All_Senses posted...

This seems random >_>

He does thank God a lot but it seems the therapist did the heavy lifting here

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MedeaLysistrata posted...

Why do you keep thanking God for this shit lol

I enjoy having a spiritual life. The only way to understand him is to humble yourself. Prayer is powerful. That has nothing to do with therapy though although certainly therapy will more than likely help you identify how you truly feel about faith based living.

MedeaLysistrata posted...

How do you know who is the right one if it takes time to get things going?

Time you'd be spending here not finding the right therapist?

Btw, this is very hypocritical in that I didn't do this when I needed it. But I'm manic or something and I'm more on an up atm. So when I get on that down, hopefully I take my own advice. I'll definitely need it at some point when winter hits. I'm a summer person.

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MedeaLysistrata posted...

He does thank God a lot but it seems the therapist did the heavy lifting here

I can promise you that this doesn't bother the therapist.

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TrollTrace posted...

Alright. I don't disagree with Jesus' teachings, just get the sense that some people are meant for Hell so I'm not too into it

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Lost_All_Senses posted...

I can promise you that this doesn't bother the therapist.

*sigh*

I don't think the therapist cares who gets the credit either.

But yeah idk

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So do I go back to the therapist who made a pretty obvious and probable point about me?

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Lost_All_Senses posted...

I can promise you that this doesn't bother the therapist.

I have thanked her tons for everything we have been through. Whenever we reach a new milestone i tell her how helpful what she does is for me.

Truth be told i am convinced 99% of all therapists are just really good listeners and free association eventually relieves all symptoms so a person can start focusing more on things in their life that truly matter to them.

TrollTrace posted...

I have thanked her tons for everything we have been through. Whenever we reach a new milestone i tell her how helpful what she does is for me.

Truth be told i am convinced 99% of all therapists are just really good listeners and free association eventually relieves all symptoms so a person can start focusing more on things in their life that truly matter to them.

My bad. That did come off as me assuming you're not giving the therapist any credit. I was just quick responding to what he said. You definitely sounded greatful well before this post

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Lost_All_Senses posted...

My bad. That did come off as me assuming you're not giving the therapist any credit. I was just quick responding to what he said. You definitely sounded greatful well before this post

My dude there is such a thing as too much intrigue

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MedeaLysistrata posted...

So do I go back to the therapist who made a pretty obvious and probable point about me?

It is up to you. I prefer female therapists personally, the way they administer treatment is smoother than the men do in my opinion. You should know right away if you like a therapist or not, it is like dating.

Just explain that to whoever you see, and it will be fine.

TrollTrace posted...

It is up to you. I prefer female therapists personally, the way they administer treatment is smoother than the men do in my opinion. You should know right away if you like a therapist or not, it is like dating.

The female therapist I tried at once had me bring up the duality of me wanting to be an ant and a grasshopper, compared to the male therapist who just basically said "a time will come when you don't want to show up to work"

So no clue which one is better here


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Anyway I can just bring the former information to the latter therapist, so that's done

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MedeaLysistrata posted...

The female therapist I tried at once had me bring up the duality of me wanting to be an ant and a grasshopper, compared to the male therapist who just basically said "a time will come when you don't want to show up to work"

So no clue which one is better here

Which one did you like/vibe with more? There is your answer.

TrollTrace posted...

Which one did you like/vibe with more? There is your answer.

I can and will warm up to anything honestly

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Nah, just go - thats what theyre there for, to analyze the same way you do and feedback

Thats about as normie as info gets, but youd be surprised

and no, I didnt read the other posts, Im indiscriminate of that, just keep trying

or rather, please keep trying

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RedLuigi posted...

Nah, just go - thats what theyre there for, to analyze the same way you do and feedback

Thats about as normie as info gets, but youd be surprised

Yeah the free association point cleared that up for me, I guess it doesn't really matter

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