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Spinoff: How many OTers see a therapist?
Posted on 6/3/14 at 10:22 am
Posted on 6/3/14 at 10:22 am
The thought has been crossing my mind esp after reading the burnt out 30 something thread. Basically in a similiar boat. Mid 30s, single, no kids, great income, etc but just burnt out on life. Have a ton of hobbies but they are just not doing much anymore. Tried dating more, but as the old saying goes "bitches be crazy"....esp the older they get.
Who sees a regular therapist and what have your experiences been like?
Who sees a regular therapist and what have your experiences been like?
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Posted on 6/3/14 at 10:25 am to BabyTac
Not seeing one now but I have for various reasons with limited success
Posted on 6/3/14 at 10:26 am to BabyTac
Save your money, start reading.
Posted on 6/3/14 at 10:27 am to BabyTac
quote:Dude I'm in the same fricking boat. I've been thinking about seeing a therapist a lot lately. I'm a big fan of Howard Stern and he's constantly talking about how he sees a therapist and how it has changed his life for the better. I also have a buddy who sees one and he says it helps him sort out his bullshite.
The thought has been crossing my mind esp after reading the burnt out 30 something thread. Basically in a similiar boat. Mid 30s, single, no kids, great income, etc but just burnt out on life. Have a ton of hobbies but they are just not doing much anymore. Tried dating more, but as the old saying goes "bitches be crazy"....esp the older they get.
Posted on 6/3/14 at 10:28 am to whit
Save your money and tell us on the OT all of your troubles. We're here to help.
Posted on 6/3/14 at 10:28 am to Bama and Beer
quote:You still drinking a lot?
Bama and Beer
Posted on 6/3/14 at 10:31 am to BabyTac
My mom tried to make me go to one after my father died. I went to one session with my sister because we were having some trouble. It helped her, but I didn't have the same issues as she was having.
I'd rather talk to a close friend about issues than someone who is a professional. I don't feel like I need advise but sometimes just talking is enough for me.
I'd rather talk to a close friend about issues than someone who is a professional. I don't feel like I need advise but sometimes just talking is enough for me.
Posted on 6/3/14 at 10:54 am to whit
Not near what I was about a year ago
Posted on 6/3/14 at 11:07 am to BabyTac
I'm a big believer in therapy, especially with the right Dr. That's probably the most difficult part--finding someone that is 1-good, and 2-you feel comfortable with. I think therapists sometimes get a bad reputation and society views therapy only for crazies.
Posted on 6/3/14 at 11:11 am to BabyTac
Get married and pop out a few heathens or just knock some crazy bitch up and buy her a house if you don't feel like dealing with the divorce process. I promise you won't be bored any longer but you'll probably need blood pressure meds and need to start researching the local Alcoholics Anonymous meeting groups.
Posted on 6/3/14 at 11:16 am to BabyTac
OT is my therapy
Posted on 6/3/14 at 11:16 am to BabyTac
More than likely my primary care is about to send me to one soon. Im dreading it.
Posted on 6/3/14 at 11:19 am to Bama and Beer
Good to hear
Posted on 6/3/14 at 11:21 am to slutiger5
Are you talking psychologist (cognitive) or psychiatrist? Just talking out problems or mental illness suspicion?
Posted on 6/3/14 at 11:29 am to High C
PTSD, so prolly both.
Posted on 6/3/14 at 11:37 am to slutiger5
Well, psychiatrists do both, usually with drug intervention as well. To make it sound really nuts, I've been under psychiatric care for over fifteen years, but it saved my life.
Posted on 6/3/14 at 11:47 am to BabyTac
quote:
Who sees a regular therapist and what have your experiences been like?
I saw a therapist for 5 years. I took advantage of my EAP at work. Got 8 free sessions a year for 5 years using it. The sessions I did pay for were no more than paying a copay for a doctor's visit.
Check and see if your employer has an EAP(employee assistance program).
I only stopped seeing her because she retired. I saw her like every 6 weeks though. Long after the initial reasons I went to see her were resolved I realized how much I liked going. She was a Christian therapist(which was important to me) and I just liked having a non biased person listen to me. I could vent to her about things in my life and I wasn't judged for it. She didn't force her opinion on me of what I should do.
You have to be the type of person willing to open up. They can't help you if you are the type of person that barely says two words in a session. It can be very helpful for someone...if they are willing.
Posted on 6/3/14 at 11:48 am to lsunurse
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. I could vent to her about things in my life and I wasn't judged for it.
Whining is for weak women and babies.
Posted on 6/3/14 at 11:50 am to lsunurse
quote:
She was a Christian therapist(which was important to me)
What is a Christian therapist?
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I just liked having a non biased person listen to me. I could vent to her about things in my life and I wasn't judged for it. She didn't force her opinion on me of what I should do.
this should describe pretty much all therapists
Posted on 6/3/14 at 11:57 am to Jones
quote:
What is a Christian therapist?
It's pretty self-explanatory. What is a blue sky?
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