Yes, I'm fully aware that everyone thinks I need it. The reason I'm asking is that some of my colleagues are starting to request it, and I don't understand. IMO, you are what you are. As crappy or as happy as it is, you make of it what you can. Am I in the right or wrong here? EDIT: And there was supposed to be a poll here, but my explorer died; so now I'm stuck. Why does this happen? I was posting a poll, I hit "submit" and my computer says they weren't able to process. That's OK, but I hate the fact that I can't right what was once wronged!
I'm not quite sure what this poll, or this thread, is supposed to be about. Do we as a society need therapy? 1) Yes. We're all messed up. More therapy for everyone. 2) Only a few crazy people, not me of course. 3) No. Deal with it by yourself, since that's what it comes down to anyway. or Do we on the bbs need therapy? 1) Not a bit. We are the most well-adjusted Rocket fans you will ever meet. 2) We spend all our time posting on a message board. Something isn't right there. 3) What do you mean? This bbs is my therapy! or Do Fatty FatBastard and his colleagues need therapy? 1) maybe one of them does 2) all of the above 3) none of the above ?
Drox: I appreciate your input. I've a friend who thinks this is this way to go. Now, necessarily isn't the time, but we've a full pitcher anytime you'd like to share. (and I owe you a drink to boot) Maybe an Astro's game at Live? (prob on a wknd. for my boy)
Everybody needs some sort of therapy, whether it be self-therapy or from outside help. We can all improve in many ways.
This will be my short-term blog: I just made a pact earlier with myself that I would not drink AT ALL during the week because it tends to hurt my production. However, it is now the weekend, and I am going back to my old tricks. I'm calling women at random hours, etc. And yet, I make fun of my friends who think they need therapy. The more and more I write, the more and more I think they may be accurate. And, yet, when I wake up, sober as a jaybird, my inner self will tell me that help is only cured from within. Here's the sadder part; I actually enjoy who I am... How crazy is that?
It's too complex an issue to make a blanket statement for all society. Some people could use therapy and others wouldn't get anything out of it. You can only answer this question for yourself. Personally, I loved it. It was someone I could express my feelings to without worrying about being judged.
Well....I'm a counselor. All I can say about my patients is that you only get out of it what you put into it. Therapy takes a willingness of self-exploration to get anywhere. Keep an open mind, if you decide to try it.
No responsible therapist would ever tell you otherwise. Also, there is no true 'cure' or 'fix'. Therapy is a way to help one explore their feelings and emotions, why one may react to certain things a certain way, etc. Fascinating stuff, really.
See... this is what I hate about therapists. They are completely clueless about the people who visit them. People go to therapists because they have a problem and they want a cure or a fix. If a person (therapist) can't provide a cure or fix, then why the hell is there even a therapist occupation?!?!? It's like if you go to a restaurant and say, "I'm hungry." And the people there say, "well, we can't sell you any food, but we can help you get in touch with that grumbling in your stomach (and charge you money for it)." What's the friggin' point?!?!?! I don't understand how a therapist can go through years of training and education, only to tell people "I don't have a solution." Bulls**t. I pay a dentist to diagnose and fix my teeth. I pay a mechanic to diagnose and fix my car. And I pay a therapist to diagnose and fix personal problems. It's that simple. If they can't do that, then they shouldn't be in business. ugh... this is why I've been through three therapists. I'm not shy about talking (obviously), and I have no problems clearly discussing at length anything that needs to be discussed. But if you're not goal-oriented, quit f**king wasting my time and money. FFB: Sorry it took me so long to respond - (speaking of needing therapy....) my whole family has been in town this weekend. If you choose to go to a therapist, I recommend the following: Be goal-oriented. The first time you talk to him (if it's a man), tell him that you're not there 'cause you need someone to talk to. You're there to accomplish a goal, and that you are hiring him to help you achieve that goal. Tell him that you expect certain deliverables from him. You expect him to communicate to you what he thinks may be causing or contributing to your problem. You expect him to help identify why those causes exist. You expect him to use his experience and education to build a CLEAR PLAN to resolve the defined problems. You expect him to work with on building a clear schedule of tasks for you to perform in a timeframe in attempts to achieve your goal. If you do not clarify this information with him on your initial visit, you will spend a LONG time just talking to him and getting nowhere (and paying a lot of money to do it).
Wow, I actually agree with droxford on something. While I like the idea of therapy, it does seem (in my recent experience) like they're just trying to get you to find the solutions from within. I'm an honest person and I'm not afraid to explore my own thoughts and feelings. I can do that myself. If I need someone to talk to, I've got friends. (and a bbs...) I just want professional opinions on what is going on and, just maybe, what ought to be done about it. I think they're afraid of suggesting real solutions. They don't want to be held responsible in case they get it wrong. I know how I feel; I've analyzed the situation already. If they can find anything more, they're welcome to, but what I would like is some practical advice. Also, I hate when they have specific agendas. It seems like they always want to tie things in to your: childhood experiences with your parents (conventional psychotherapist), bad spiritual life (church counselor), etc. Even if those things are really NOT the problem and have nothing to do with it in your case. It's just the way they operate. They try to use their one usual approach to solve complex situations for which it doesn't always apply. They also take up a lot of the time in my session with "psychobabble": lots of words they learned in school that don't lead to anything of any importants. My most recent one says, "I'm very directive" (meaning her, not me). I'm not quite sure what that means, especially since she's not even going in any particular direction. Sigh...
