anyone ever gone to see a shrink before?
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Waste of time for me. But you only get as much out of it as you put into it, and I was young and not there by choice.
Ditto.McGRP01 said:
Jon.
I saw one briefly during a time where my parents were splitting up and I was having trouble in high school. I wasn't predisposed to disliking it (I put an effort forth, since my parents asked me to go), but I hated the guy and we really didn't bond. He had some annoying mannerisms that I found unprofessional and irritating, and thus I couldn't relax or open up to him. I think I went 4 times before telling my parents that they were wasting my money.
I've seen many people have positive results, though. Just sharing my experience.
I've seen many people have positive results, though. Just sharing my experience.
You hate your mom or you "love" her too much. There that'll be $300 please.
It depends on yoru attitude and the shrink.
My girlfriends aunt has a masters degree in psychology, but chooses to practice bullsh*t techniques like "past life regression therapy."
Stay away from those whack nuts.
My girlfriends aunt has a masters degree in psychology, but chooses to practice bullsh*t techniques like "past life regression therapy."
Stay away from those whack nuts.
I am actauly going to one next week, I hope this crap works!!!!!!
yeah iam not concerned at all about any nonsense reflected by the way i was raised, i couldnt have asked for better parents. they are still together and our relationship has only gotten better since i have gotten older.
i was just curious what ya'lls experiences were like.
i was just curious what ya'lls experiences were like.
I went to one for a stretch, found it to be helpful, though I suspect it depends both on your mindset and the shrink.
Couples counselling helped H and me a ways back...
I got a lot out of psychotherapy - my life sucked and I needed to change. You definately need to willing to listen to what a good therapist has to offer, and to look at yourself. Notice I said "good", there are a lot of crappy therapists out there, so get a referral.McGRP01 said:
I've also seen a psychiatrist for medically related mental health issues.
feel free to PM me if you want.
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Psycho ex-girlfriend convinced me that I should go to therapy. It was pretty much a waste of my time. Come to find out the whole reason I was acting depressed was because I was with her sorry ass. Turns out she was the one that needed the help.
my guess is that mindset might be something like this... if you go to a therapist wanting to know how to fix someone else's problems, or expecting validation for your bad choices or attitude, you might be in for a big surprise.biggins said:
ask around, happy customers are the best referral.biggins said:
Also, if you have a clear idea of why you want to see someone, that helps too.... depression, addiction, relationship issues, family of origin, etc. Most therapists have "specialty". There are also different kinds of therapy - cognitive talk therapy, behavior modification, EMDR etc.
Most major cities have some sort of mental health clinics that operate on a sliding scale, and many therapists use a sliding scale anyway. I was really lucky and was referred to someone really good by the family doc.
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Try yoga. 
That'll save you alot of money over a shrink.biggins said:
can't tell if this is a serious question or not, but...biggins said:
mindset as in... if you go in thinking "screw this... this is gay", chances are good you won't get anything out of it.
Biggs,
the answers everyone here have given you are correct... each and every one of them... I think it comes down to personal bonding with the therapist. one that may be good for someone may have (as was stated) an annoying mannerism that may turn you off... I have seen a few, and will honestly say that I will probably never see one again...
VERY VERY VERY bad experience with the last therapist...
PM if you need to talk or something...
I will tell you that sometimes close friends can do a better job of talking you through things, because they know you... and you don't have to go through all the introductory bullsh!t... having said that DONT TRUST just anyone with your deepest stuff... good luck I know how it can be... If you are asking this question you need someone to talk to...
the answers everyone here have given you are correct... each and every one of them... I think it comes down to personal bonding with the therapist. one that may be good for someone may have (as was stated) an annoying mannerism that may turn you off... I have seen a few, and will honestly say that I will probably never see one again...
VERY VERY VERY bad experience with the last therapist...
PM if you need to talk or something...
I will tell you that sometimes close friends can do a better job of talking you through things, because they know you... and you don't have to go through all the introductory bullsh!t... having said that DONT TRUST just anyone with your deepest stuff... good luck I know how it can be... If you are asking this question you need someone to talk to...
when i was younger i went to a shrink who i hated so i started seeing a social worker and she was awesome. I was only 14-15 though and it was nice to have an adult listen to me and have my feeling validated. I think if i needed therapy again and could find someone who i love as much as this woman, then it would be very beneficial.
ps, i don't have the software on my computer to get you a copy of that dvd i was telling you about.
ps, i don't have the software on my computer to get you a copy of that dvd i was telling you about.
WERD!!!
who's evil... women or shrinks?LordOpie said:been twice, both was cuz of women... some of them are evil and phuck with your head. Took me two times to figure that out:mumble:
why do you say that? Isn't that what most people have the most problem with?brungeman said:
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Are you going to break into my home???
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That's what they wanna give me
Psycho Therapy
Psycho Therapy
Psycho Therapy
All they wanna give me
I am a teenage schizoid
The one your parents despise
Psycho Therapy
Now I got glowing eyes
I am a teenage schizoid
Pranks and muggings are fun
Psycho Therapy
Gonna kill someone
Psycho Therapy
Psycho Therapy
I like takin' Tuinal
It keeps me edgy and mean
I am a teenage schizoid
I am a teenage dope fiend
I am a kid in the nuthouse
I am a kid in the psycho zone
Psycho Therapy
I'm gonna burglarize your home
Psycho Therapy
Psycho Therapy
well after spending quite some time with a friend talking about personal issues... and working through some stuff... things were going OK... for some reason months later that friend up and flaked out... he hasn't told anyone my problems (that I know of), but it is always a concern of mine... the only reason I think he hasn't said anything is I have tons of SH!t on him!!! Sometimes with friends like that you don't need enemies!!!jacksonpt said:
Woman = Time * Moneyjacksonpt said:
We all know that time is money...
time = money
woman = money * money
woman = (money)^2
We also know that money is the root of all evil,
correct?
money = sqrt(evil)
woman = [sqrt(evil)]^2
Hence,
woman = evil
WOMEN ARE EVIL!!!
sent you a pm
Maybe someone can help me understand, and I dont want to sound like a jerk, but what exactly is the point of going to a therapist? Is it to tell you what your problem is, cause I dont think Ive ever had a problem that I couldnt identify myself. Is it to tell you how to fix your problems? Cause I think that stuff is pretty common sense, and no one knows what you need more than you, so what input could they have that they can charge you for? I can see that they could diagnose you with some chemical imbalance and put you on whatever pills, but wow, that's something Id never want...to hide my true emotions with chemicals..
Ive taken psychology at uni, but I dunno, I still guess I dont see how its worth it.
I realize Im kind of callus, and tend to solve my problems by calling myself a little b!tch and sucking it up. Is that what therapists help you to do?
Ive taken psychology at uni, but I dunno, I still guess I dont see how its worth it.
I realize Im kind of callus, and tend to solve my problems by calling myself a little b!tch and sucking it up. Is that what therapists help you to do?
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for once you dont sound like a jerk. :hot:
but i think these are very valid questions. i wont go into my personal situation right now but i think sometimes it helps to have someone detached from a persons social network and looking from the outside in. Then again i dont know cause i have never been to anyone other than an adult ADHD counselor. i liked him because he made an oath to himself that prescribing drugs was not the answer so that was cool.
i dont want pills i want therapy.
My insurance covered it. I found it useful. But like any medical issue, the provider has a lot to do with it.
My old girlfrind thought I had issues, so she recomended I see someone about it. After only a few visits, we found the issues were her. I got rid of her, problem solved.
My old girlfrind thought I had issues, so she recomended I see someone about it. After only a few visits, we found the issues were her. I got rid of her, problem solved.
BS: the point of therapy as i understand it is not for them to fix how you think. like biggins said, it's to have a balanced outsider reflect your problems back to you and, with any luck, cause you to think about them in a different way.
sometimes it's just not possible for people to "bootstrap" themselves out of whatever hole they're in, and this may be for organic or non-organic (as in meds/no meds) causes...
sometimes it's just not possible for people to "bootstrap" themselves out of whatever hole they're in, and this may be for organic or non-organic (as in meds/no meds) causes...
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I'll help Ben. I am really smart, even though I don't know sh*t about people.
How's sis, btw???
How's sis, btw???
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Cool - tell her we said hi.biggins said:
yes,that's a good way of putting it. Especially sometimes you can't see outside of where you are at, and trained professional insight can point you in the right direction.Toshi said:
exactly. You wouldn't get down on someone for seeking treatment for diabetes or a cardiac issue, why do people get so weird about getting treatment for mental health.Toshi said:
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