What happens if therapy doesn't work? Can that happen?
Two sets of councilling, ERP and now CBT. 🥺🤯
26-30, M
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itsok · 31-35, F
I guess it’s possible. I’ve read about it in different circumstances. I’ve had many counselors and therapists. I’ve started and very quickly stopped ERP (a bit over a year a year ago) and I’ve done tons of CBT with different therapists, with different focuses over the last 14 years.
Some helped more than others, and nothing has been a quick process. Which can be really frustrating.
I’ve had multiple therapists who just weren’t the right fit for me. Or we had the wrong focus. And I’ve found wonderful therapists who have helped me more than I could ever explain.
I guess what I mean is.. yeah, I guess it’s possible? There are a lot of different therapies and ways therapists can connect, and not all will be for you
but
It’s also possible that it does help, and I guess that’s worth all the work you put in to trying.
Some helped more than others, and nothing has been a quick process. Which can be really frustrating.
I’ve had multiple therapists who just weren’t the right fit for me. Or we had the wrong focus. And I’ve found wonderful therapists who have helped me more than I could ever explain.
I guess what I mean is.. yeah, I guess it’s possible? There are a lot of different therapies and ways therapists can connect, and not all will be for you
but
It’s also possible that it does help, and I guess that’s worth all the work you put in to trying.
ArminArlert · 26-30, M
@itsok 14 years? I'm so sorry you had to go through that. I guess the mental health struggle is a long one.
My brother suffers from and is struggling with ASD. We've tried a few different things, and he started CBT today. Of course I want it to help, but I'm just scared.
My brother suffers from and is struggling with ASD. We've tried a few different things, and he started CBT today. Of course I want it to help, but I'm just scared.
itsok · 31-35, F
@ArminArlert please don’t be sorry, I’m not sorry. I am sure I wouldn’t be alive without all the help I’ve received.
It is a long struggle, and I have doubts I’ll ever not need help.
I’m sorry that your brother is struggling. My younger sister has an ASD diagnosis, and my oldest sister is trying to get one.
I understand being scared very well. I hope he gets the help he needs.
It is a long struggle, and I have doubts I’ll ever not need help.
I’m sorry that your brother is struggling. My younger sister has an ASD diagnosis, and my oldest sister is trying to get one.
I understand being scared very well. I hope he gets the help he needs.
