Q: Therapy does not work for me. I can never be honest with anyone, especially myself. What do I do? Things get worse and i feel more irrelevant every day.
Hi Kotes
When you say "therapy" what have you tried? Meaning...what type of therapy? How many therapists have you seen?
Not all therapists or therapy is equal. I have had some exceptional therapists and some very bad ones. Many people like cognitive behavioral therapy but it was not for me. It can take time to find the match for you in both the metholology used and the personality of the therapist.
Trust can be a very difficult thing in therapy. Here is this stranger...and you are supposed to open up about deeply emotional topics. When I first went into therapy in my 20's...it took many sessions before I could truly open up. Therapy takes work and time.
I am not going to make other suggestions yet without hearing more of your story. It is true that therapy isn't for everyone.
Let us know more about how the therapy did not work for you and we will go from there.
I am sorry you are going through this bad time. Please do use this site for support.
Thank you for reaching out here.
Hello, Kotes. I think you might be scared of looking at the truth, perhaps? Or you aren't sure what you're going to find when you start looking at things? Like Merely Me said, there are different types of therapy depending on what fits your needs and if you are dealing with PTSD, for example, therapy for that is quite different than it might be for dealing with relationship problems. I think if you found the right person that maybe you could eventually trust enough to start being honest. Honesty is essential, I think, to being able to heal. Many of us here have gone through it. I wish you all the best.
Important:
We hope you find this general health information helpful. Please note however, that this Q&A is meant to support not replace the professional medical advice you receive from your doctor. No information in the Answers above is intended to diagnose or treat any condition. The views expressed in the Answers above belong to the individuals who posted them and do not necessarily reflect the views of Remedy Health Media. Remedy Health Media does not review or edit content posted by our community members, but reserves the right to remove any material it deems inappropriate.
Featuring Content From:
By using this service, you accept our Terms of Use. Please read them. The consumer health information on is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for any medical conditions. You should promptly seek professional medical care if you have any concern about your health, and you should always consult your physician before starting a fitness regimen. Copyright © 2012 Remedy Health Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
