I just want to know if counseling really works before I waste my time going to appointments and it doesn't work.
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You have to be willing though, be open and honest and willing to do the work!
good luck.
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you might want to look into what type of couselling you'd like before you look for a cousellor. I think it can make a big difference if you like thier approoach.. what do you ladies think though?
True, but a good councellor should be able to move you in the right direction on your first appointment, if not though and you feel they are not right for you, make sure you find someone you do like.
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It really worked for me. I had PPD but never had to go on meds because I found a great counselor. I recovered pretty quickly too and could go on with my life and enjoy things. I think its definitely worth a try...
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Thanks for the replies.....now I am trying to find a good one!
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I think it helps if you find someone you like to be your therapist. My therapist was perfect for me. It's really great getting insight from an outside party. I learned a lot about things that never really dawned on me. Good luck!
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Hasn't worked for me. If I was to go back into counseling/therapy, I'd probably have to find someone who had experirence treating people with personality disorders (and it would help if they were at least a little familar with PCOS), but I ain't gonna find that around here.
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Me either. It took me a couple of goes to get one I really liked, but when I did, it was SOOOO worth it. I'd go back to him in a shot, if I felt I needed it more.
OK I'm putting in a big disclaimer here because no one told me this, and I was kind of unprepared.
Therapy is fantastic, and the best thing you can do for yourself. It is a positive in the sense you get an opportunity for growth. And its all about you which is fabulous because if you are like me its always about others, not me.
BUT and this is a big BUT. It is incredibly HARD, PAINFUL work. The feelings it is bringing up for me is enormous. I have things from my past that I buried for very good reasons & now they are coming up. I wish they weren't. You can't control what happens, anger, past memories, sadness. Its really quite awful. Sometimes I wish I had never started, but now that I have I can't stop it half way, KWIM? (Gee, I've been DYING to use KWIM, so thrilled I can hehehe).
So I believe you have to be very brave. And I think you are from your post. And it will be hard work, but apparently the benefits pay off.
Its also an awesome way of dumping all your <&$#@> on someone. Very refreshing!
I saw my first therapist in 1995. She kept telling me every time I say, "I don't know", she was going to put a dollar in a bottle and donate it to my least favorite charity. I just wasn't ready then, and very scared.
I have seen a total of 6 therapists in my lifetime, and the one I have now is truly the best. She has helped me see my perspective and reactions to myself and others in the world. I went through a very difficult time for years, not knowing what was causing my stomach pains, when tests only came up with "resolving colitis", and when I was told to see a shrink, I was in TOTAL denial. I blamed everyone for MY problem(s).
This therapist I see now has also taught me about my capabilities in life, not being codependent, and setting healthy boundaries. It is VERY difficult work and the fact that I am doing the work with NO antidepressants after being on them for 10 years, is beyond my comprehension.
I guess you have to find the right match for you, I almost gave up, and thought I would never get over the stuff I hold inside, let alone WORK through the feelings off addicitve medications to numb me out.
Going in to see a therapist is nice, b/c you have someone who is totally impartial with you so to speak.
I can just say that I am learning so much. not sure if it is the therapist or me, but in my heart, I feel it has been both, and just getting older.
Location: Kansas City, KS formerly from Overland Park but had to change it here since someone asked me to, will not mention any names because Chula might get mad.....lol
I don't know if its good or bad but when I went I was about 13 years old and it didn't help. I just did what they wanted me to do, said what they wanted to hear and that was it.
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Does counseling really work? 
