Posted by JenStar on September 17, 2005, at 13:20:44
In reply to Re: Do I need therapy?...I don't think so (pos. trigg) » JenStar, posted by Deneb on September 15, 2005, at 18:05:54
hi Deneb,
I think some of the psychology stuff is "silly" too, or not that effective. But I think that other parts can be extremely effective. The great thing is that there are so many different kinds of therapy and counselors, so it's possible (hopefully!) to find someone who clicks with you and your needs.Some of those college videos ARE corny, I agree. But I've also seen some great and interesting shows on PBS or Discovery Channel where they do a very professional and intriguing job discussing concepts of self, identity, etc. Sometimes the delivery makes all the difference!
I also love to read...and there are many great books out there.
I think it's good to take everything psychological with a grain of salt. I mean,100 years ago they had ideas that today we consider strange, weird and exotic. But they also had the seeds of modern therapy, which DOES seem to help many people. So I think you have to scrutinize everything and decide for yourself what makes sense for you...
I also think that sometimes people laugh when they're uncomfortable with something, or when it hits too close to home. I have in the past tended to laugh inappropriately at moments of self-disclosure. A good friend of mine laughs when she's nervous...not because it's funny, but because she's trying to dissipate tension and anxiety. So maybe the fact that this makes you laugh/giggle is a sign that deep inside you suspect it might be "real" and you might be learning important things about yourself?
Just a thought!
JenStar
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