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Re: about therapy

Posted by emmanuel98 on November 18, 2009, at 3:07:41

In reply to about therapy, posted by tetrix on November 17, 2009, at 23:38:34

Why are you in therapy? What do you hope to achieve? I've seen a T for nearly five years and have grown so much I barely recognize myself. My biggest regret is that I was too macho to consider therapy when I was younger and could have benefited even more. When I started therapy five years ago, I was mess and knew I was a mess and needed help.

My T has constantly pushed me to be honest with myself and to be clear on what the goals are of therapy. He doesn't believe in open-ended, goal-less therapy.

Also, you can't "put transference aside", IMO. Transference is what kept me coming, even when therapy was difficult and painful. I so wanted his approval that I was willing to work really hard at therapy, anxious to become a better person who was worthy of his regard.

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> I have been in therapy for over 7 months and I dont feel that it has been helpful at all. If anything it gave me even more anxiety and has been a financial and emotional drain.
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