Posted by Emily Elizabeth on September 17, 2005, at 1:19:27
In reply to Do I need therapy?...I don't think so (pos. trigg), posted by Deneb on September 14, 2005, at 20:03:46
This may be a little blunt, but my sense is that you are that type of person too. I wouldn't say it if I didn't think it was constructive, but please tell me if I'm too blunt.
First, I think that there are *very few* people who think so much about going to therapy who would not benefit from it. People who have absolutely no reason to go to therapy do not think about going to therapy (much) and do not post frequently on psychological/psychiatric websites.
Secondly, you have mentioned yourself how you have a hard time knowing when something is going to be hurtful to others. This is the sort of difficulty which can really hurt relationships throughout your life. It is best to address it now before you have broken relationship after broken relationship.
And lastly, to give you comfort... As I have mentioned, I am studying to be a psychologist and so I have seen my own clients, as have my friends/peers. I cannot think of a single time when one of us has said, "Why is this person here? They don't have any real problems!" Most T's can recognize that different things trouble different people. What might be overwhelmingly hard for one person is just a little problem for another. No one will laugh at you for seeking therapy.
I vote that you give it a shot for 3 sessions or so. Have you ever had therapy before? You mention a pdoc below, but was that for therapy? What do you have to lose? The possible benefits outweigh the possible costs.
Best,
EE
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