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Re: therapy causing depression? » crushedout

Posted by fallsfall on February 27, 2004, at 7:45:59

In reply to Re: therapy causing depression? » fallsfall, posted by crushedout on February 26, 2004, at 22:53:38

Yes, Crushedout.

I think that you read from my post exactly what I hoped you would read. There ARE times when therapy can be damaging. There are ALSO times when therapy can be very helpful. In both cases, the client can feel completely miserable. I think that it is SO hard to tell one situation from the other. And if you leave a good therapy situation because you think it is a bad one, then you do lose an important opportunity.

I agree that keeping your eyes open is an excellent strategy. I would also encourage you to talk (and talk and talk) about how the therapy is making you feel with your therapist. I think that gives you the best chance of seeing things in an unbiased light.

I saw my first therapist for 8 1/2 years. It was wonderful for the first 7 years. The 8th year was not wonderful, but I was working hard and trying to see progress. The last 6 months was hell. It started in early February. I saw my old group therapist in early March to get some prespective. I started interviewing therapists in May and saw her for the last time in late June. I had to take that time to be sure I was doing the right thing. And it was right for me.

Take your time - but do keep your eyes open, and opinions from here and from other therapists are helpful, but in the end only you can make the decision.

I wish you the best.

 

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