Posted by fallsfall on November 13, 2004, at 14:59:01
In reply to Hello, I'm Daisy and I go to therapy a lot..., posted by daisym on November 12, 2004, at 17:24:41
It is risky to tell IRL friends that you go to therapy a lot. But I truly believe that we all need IRL friends - at least one or two - to know who we really are. It is hard to decide who to tell, and terrifying to say it, and scary to try to process their reaction.
But I truly believe that one therapist and Babble is not enough for the long haul. For some time, it may be all we can do - and it is certainly better than nothing. But I think we do have to reach out to real live people who can see our faces, and read our body language, and give us real comfort and companionship.
I'm hoping that most of the reactions are due to surprise, rather than horror. Those of you who present so very "together", *will* surprise your friends when they find out you are less together than you appear. It took you a while to get comfortable with seeing a therapist (still?), they need some time to get used to the idea, too.
But if you can choose a true friend, then they will want to know why you choose to go to therapy a lot, and they will want you to get the help you need. Just take it slowly as you reveal this stuff - so that everyone can get used to the idea.
And keep reminding yourself that it takes courage to walk into his office each time. And keep reminding yourself that he (the professional you have hired to help you) keeps telling you that going to therapy a lot is what you need to do. Therapists aren't always right - but this time, I think yours is.
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