You're probably thinking why on earth would it be helpful? I have friends and families to talk about my problems and help me work through them. Well, that's great that you but what I'm about to tell you might change your mind about therapy whether it's individual or group therapy. Growing up, I used to hear the word therapy and think," Only people with serious problems see a therapist." It is partly true but I learned throughout my experiences good and bad that therapy can be beneficial and helpful to anyone.
First off, they don't know as friends and family do. It's like talking to a stranger but they help you work through your emotions, problems, and other issues you are facing. They are also unbiased so they will a clear perspective on what they think is going on and how you can work through it and be a peace with the situation. When I was diagnosed with Depression in High School, I saw a therapist and it wasn't the best experience. After two weeks, I stopped going because all we would do is sit in and silence and he would give me information that I didn't feel was important to my issues. I have gone through good and bad therapists and I'm finally at the point where I have a really great therapist and psychiatrist.
Going to therapy isn't just to get your issues out into the open, it's a way of expressing them to someone in a constructive manor and trying to solutions to help you in day to day life. Every time it's different with my therapists and each time I feel like something good was accomplished. I won't lie and say every session is easy because I'm dealing with my emotions, issues, and situations where I may have not acted my best or I don't like talking about. But, once it's out in the open, I am able to look at it in a constructive manner and we are able to talk about the situation and find solutions. Even if it was a tough session, I feel like progress was made in the session. Being a better person is hard and takes a lot of change and therapy can be helpful and beneficial if you feel you aren't getting the results you want. If you find you don't like it or don't like the therapist, you can always find a new one even though sometimes it's very difficult.
My point is that therapy isn't bad and shouldn't be looked with scorn or stigma. It can be helpful, beneficial, and help you make better decisions in your life.
First off, they don't know as friends and family do. It's like talking to a stranger but they help you work through your emotions, problems, and other issues you are facing. They are also unbiased so they will a clear perspective on what they think is going on and how you can work through it and be a peace with the situation. When I was diagnosed with Depression in High School, I saw a therapist and it wasn't the best experience. After two weeks, I stopped going because all we would do is sit in and silence and he would give me information that I didn't feel was important to my issues. I have gone through good and bad therapists and I'm finally at the point where I have a really great therapist and psychiatrist.
Going to therapy isn't just to get your issues out into the open, it's a way of expressing them to someone in a constructive manor and trying to solutions to help you in day to day life. Every time it's different with my therapists and each time I feel like something good was accomplished. I won't lie and say every session is easy because I'm dealing with my emotions, issues, and situations where I may have not acted my best or I don't like talking about. But, once it's out in the open, I am able to look at it in a constructive manner and we are able to talk about the situation and find solutions. Even if it was a tough session, I feel like progress was made in the session. Being a better person is hard and takes a lot of change and therapy can be helpful and beneficial if you feel you aren't getting the results you want. If you find you don't like it or don't like the therapist, you can always find a new one even though sometimes it's very difficult.
My point is that therapy isn't bad and shouldn't be looked with scorn or stigma. It can be helpful, beneficial, and help you make better decisions in your life.