Avatar Posted by tazz047 444 days ago (Question)
For the past year or two I have had frequent bouts of what I can only guess is depression, but not so severe that I can't go out or my whole body hurts depression, but the kind where I just feel sad and hate myself(if that makes sense). I've been thinking that I might want to talk to a therapist about this, but I know that there are also times that I feel good and happy. I'm afraid that the therapist will tell me that I'm just whiny and want attention or something similar.

My question is this: has anyone else had to deal with something similar to this? Is there really a reason for me to see a therapist? What are the odds he/she just gets upset that I wasted their time?


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Written by 123ithinkimcrazy 443 days ago Rating: 0 | Rate Answer: + -

I have the same type of problem. I do feel like all I want is attention or that they will tell me I'm just complaining. I hate that. Unfortunately I can't really answer the question except for the fact to let you know that your not the only one. I'm kind of waiting right now, to see if I get the courage to do something about this...

Written by Clyde 440 days ago Rating: 0 | Rate Answer: + -

Trust me my dear friend:

Any good therapist worth his or her salt will NEVER tell you you are a waste of their time.

Therapists will be able to help you out, help you find what is going on within you that helps you feel depressed and what to do about it.

Hope that helps.

Best,

Clyde

Written by tazz047 375 days ago Rating: 0 | Rate Answer: + -

Clyde,

Thanks for the advice, I finally did get the courage to go see a therapist. It wasn't easy, but since I've been going I've noticed a lot of positive changes in my life. All my fears of going turned out to be related to what the therapist has been showing me about myself.

123ithinkimcrazy, and anyone else with this fear, I can only speak from my own personal experience and say that if you are considering seeing a therapist, you should do so when you are ready, and not fear what may happen. My therapist has been nothing but supportive and helpful


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