Therapy is already a taboo topic. With negative connotations that come with stereotypes. But it’s one of the most useful medical treatments. And it’s something that any person can benefit from. Whether you have a poor mental health or not. I’ve been going to therapy for a year now and I can say that I am noticing a positive change. There is a lot I’ve learned about myself in this year. And gained a lot as well. I’m not sure if you are questioning whether to go to therapy or not. Hopefully this gives you some more insight to know about it. Some lessons I’ve learned in the first year of therapy.
This is something that doesn’t just apply to therapy. But in general, just as healing as a person. The results won’t be instant. Or even apparent in a big drastic way. The changes in you as a person will be subtle. It is only after a year that I’ve seen some changes in who I am as a person. And growth in my healing and handling my mental illnesses. I know we want to see the results soon. That we know the end goal, but it’s not here yet. Remember this, “Everything slow to grow, is long to last”.
2. It's okay to need time to decompress
Therapy sessions can be a lot on you emotionally. So much that it can leave you feeling drained. Especially if it was a heavy session. Take time to decompress after each session. If possible, leave your whole day free. I know that after a few sessions and always planning stuff after , it didn’t help me mentally. I’d be done talking about my trauma and immediately have to get ready for work. So, I made a rule for myself. Therapy days are no show days. I don’t show up anywhere else ,but my appointment. And I take the rest of the day to decompress, reflect, and relax. Giving myself time to be okay before I try to continue on to the next day.
Many therapy practices have video call appointments available. As someone who does have a busy schedule and usually isn’t able to drive to my appointments. I always utilize this option. So, make sure you create a comfortable place for yourself. You need to be able to be in an area where you can be okay telling your feelings without worrying of someone hearing. If you live on campus at a college, try to find a private room in your library. This option was definitely useful when I would have to go to campus and have a therapy appointment at the same time.
Your therapist isn’t like your friends. They are a medical professional that is there to listen to your venting. Don’t feel like you’re burdening them. Because at the end of the day this what you’re paying them for.If you feel like you’re having a hard time disclosing certain topics to your therapist, then it’s time to figure out why. Is it your therapist that you’re not comfortable with? Are you not ready to talk about those things? Either reason is valid. But know that you control the session. If you don’t want to vent then you’re wasting not only your time, but your therapist’s.
5. Therapy is for you ,not for others
No matter what anyone says, you should be going to therapy for you. Not for someone else. The growth and progress you make in therapy will affect you. It will bring up unsettling things that maybe you ,yourself , haven’t resolved. Don’t go to therapy if it’s being forced upon you. Or you’re being blackmailed in to it. Therapy is very much an individual decision.
THANK YOU FOR READING !
Therapy has been a blessing for the past two years now. I’ve learned a lot about myself. Brining up unresolved feelings that have helped me heal. My therapist really has helped me develop in to a better person. And I’m very grateful to have started therapy. Thank you for reading this week’s post! I hope this can give you the nudge you need to take the leap. You won’t regret it, trust me.
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