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Re: Remind me again why therapy is worth it

Posted by Racer on April 9, 2004, at 19:48:04

In reply to Remind me again why therapy is worth it, posted by pegasus on April 9, 2004, at 19:15:29

Here's another perspective on that particular issue:

I'm a middle aged woman who has always wanted children more than anything else in the world. As I type this, I'm starting to cry, because I don't have any and apparently can't have any. That is my tragedy, and it tears me up badly inside every time someone asks me that question. She may be reacting to something of that sort in that answer.

Why is therapy worth it? Because, darn you, if I have to do it, so do you! No? OK, how about because once you have a good therapeutic relationship going, it helps you learn new coping skills, reduces your distress, and makes you tall and beautiful and confident and allows you to eat all the ice cream you want? No? Maybe because it really is helpful in one's life. One can learn why one does what one does, how to avoid making the same mistakes over and over again (freeing up a lot of time for making brand new mistakes), and generally does improve one's whole existence.

Yes, I'm aware that I'm channeling my distress at thinking about children into sick humor, but it's my coping skill on that issue. Maybe my therapist and I can work that out. I hope so.

Now that I've said all that, if this isn't the right therapist for you, and you feel it through and through -- as opposed to just not being your old therapist, which is a whole different picture -- then look into finding a better match.

Good luck!


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