Anyone here see a therapist?

[hoodheronova]

I always wondered if i should start seeing one. My reason is because i go to the doctor, dentist, eye doctor all twice a year so my physical health is straight. But i feel like people should see a doctor for mental health as well or they might go crazy.

Anybody can give me insight on how this works? Expense, etc...

 

[Meadow]

If you're willing to put money into it, do it. Just acknowledge that it will take a few sessions to get comfortable with one another, and a few months before you have your first break through. I have issues with the racial make up of most practices though. I saw a therapist briefly and decided to stop after a while: he was a cac who I had to constantly explain shyt to because there were things he was limited to/just didn't get bc of his privilege.

 

[semtex]

Thecoli.com is my therapist

 

[Vice Queen]

I do. Matter of fact, I need to call her back. And she's black.

 

[hoodheronova]

If you're willing to put money into it, do it. Just acknowledge that it will take a few sessions to get comfortable with one another, and a few months before you have your first break through. I have issues with the racial make up of most practices though. I saw a therapist briefly and decided to stop after a while: he was a cac who I had to constantly explain shyt to because there were things he was limited to/just didn't get bc of his privilege.

Thats a long time for a break thru. Was it worth it for you?

Thecoli.com is my therapist

get that shyt all the way the fuk outta here

I do. Matter of fact, I need to call her back. And she's black.

how has it helped you? Do you feel more at peace?

 

[SirReginald]

....Not in several years

 

[factnotopinion]

If you are planning to see a therapist, choose one that you feel comfortable with. Ask a lot of questions about their theoretics orientation, their experience with Blacks (if this is important to you), a timeline for when you might see symptom decrease. It will also benefit you in leaning about some of the theories of therapy to see which one fits your style of thinking and behavior. For instance, there are researched and manualized cognitive behavioral therapies (cbt) for disorders like depression, anxiety, anger. There are also more psychodynamic therapies which are less directed and delve more into insight. I think it is an area of health that Black people are lacking in using. I commend you on your bravery.

 

[Desirous]

Nah

 

[hoodheronova]

....Not in several years

why did you stop?

If you are planning to see a therapist, choose one that you feel comfortable with. Ask a lot of questions about their theoretics orientation, their experience with Blacks (if this is important to you), a timeline for when you might see symptom decrease. It will also benefit you in leaning about some of the theories of therapy to see which one fits your style of thinking and behavior. For instance, there are researched and manualized cognitive behavioral therapies (cbt) for disorders like depression, anxiety, anger. There are also more psychodynamic therapies which are less directed and delve more into insight. I think it is an area of health that Black people are lacking in using. I commend you on your bravery.

im not major depressive n*gga. I was just thinking about going so i can learn more about myself and become more at peace. Are you a therapist?

Nah

have you been thinking about it?

 

[Desirous]

have you been thinking about it?

I offered to go with my mom, to support her, but not for myself.

 

[Tunez]

Banks music is all need

 

[GodinDaFlesh]

Be mentally "healthy" (normal) brehs


Life ain't so bad at all, if you're living off the wall

 

[factnotopinion]

Yeah I am a therapist, soon to be Psychologist. And lol, I wasn't saying you were suffering from major depressive disorder, I was commending you on getting help. I guess you aren't used to compliments on proactive behavior.

 

[hoodheronova]

Banks music is all need

Banks probably had a therapist tho

Be mentally "healthy" (normal) brehs


Life ain't so bad at all, if you're living off the wall

This post dont make no fukin sense.

 

[Tunez]

Banks probably had a therapist tho


This post dont make no fukin sense.