Just a few months ago we talked about a girl who had was treated by a therapist with uncoventional therapy types. Paul employed a nerf gun to help his patient recognize negative thoughts and avoid them, like foam darts. Behavior like that is very far away from the psychotherapy concept that the media tries to paint when showing therapists.
Seeing the obvious differences between the serious, analytical and calculated mental health professional that the media portrays and the shrinks in real life, people on Tumblr started a thread, expressing their thoughts. Many users shared their personal funny stories, explaining how goofy or straightforward their mental therapy sessions were. They also chimed in on the misconceptions people have about mental health and therapy counseling in general and how skewed the portrayal is in movies, shows, and other places. Scroll down below to read their posts and tell us if you think they have a point. (Facebook cover image: Gian Marco Gasparrini I Cover image: Lance Cpl. Walter D. Marino)
Seeing the obvious differences between therapists portrayed in media and real-life counterparts, people started a thread discussing the issue
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Share on FacebookGood therapists are awesome. Don't settle for the first one you have an appointment with. You have to shop around and find the best one for you. It's too important.
Yep. And unfortunately, that's hard for a lot of us. I mean, you ever been stuck dating someone because it was too awkward to break up? Now you're paying them a thirty-dollar copay a session for it? ... yeah. I have the advantage that I'm older, and married, and have a wife who MADE me break up with three therapists before finding my current one. Her rule was, "You can have three sessions, and then, if you're not clicking, you're finding another one."
Load More Replies...My first time in therapy, therapist and I are sizing each other up, my therapist made a comment that triggered me into a full-blown panic attack. Couple days later I walk in the door for my next appointment: "OH THANK GOD! I didn't think you'd come back after last time and you really need help!"
gosh - cant believe I got downvoted for relating a Therapist's stress
Load More Replies...I am a therapist and this is all 100% true. Therapists don't live in bubbles and always use clinical language, which I don't like, we do regular stuff every day like follow fandoms, eat, drink, love, have frustrations and moments, watch movies, listen to music, and everything else the rest of the world does. Yes even therapists have our own therapists at times too.
my therapist had been helpingme thoughout a very violent relationship - when I got out and into somewhere safe - thats when she broke down in tears for me - thank you Carolyn
Load More Replies...When I was depressed I always dismissed my logical thoughts. In doing so I never realised how illogical my way of thinking had become. Seeing a therapist helped me see sense. Please see someone professional if you suspect you need help. It FREES YOU.
My therapist when I was recovering from PTSD and in my third of four years with them: Them: So, you love pretty places hey? Where do you go to feel calm? Me: Well, theres markets on the weekend in **** and I go there because theres fresh food and always has street performers and everyones happy. Them: Wait, there's donuts at *** markets? How are these donuts? They already sound amazing! Me: Yeah, made right infant of you and as big as your face! Only like $8 too... Them:... ALRIGHT SO NEXT WEEK WE'RE HAVING OUR SESSION AT THE OFFICE IN *** SO WE CAN GET THESE DONUTS. I MUST HAVE THEM. We did and as a side note my therapist is the tiniest woman I've ever met and bought two of these donuts for herself for lunch. We ended up having the session in the park whilst we ate them.
When my son first started going to therapy, he was apprehensive until he found out that the therapist was just as much into Homestar Runner as he was. When we moved, he was rather sad about leaving his therapist, until he found out the new Psychiatrist was totally into Anime. His current therapist isn't into any of that kind of thing, but he loves the fact that nothing he says shocks her and that she encourages him to branch out in his artwork. We've gotten lucky in the therapy department.
Found my perfect therapist. She jokes around, doesn't ask the whole time reflecting questions and just listens. Good or bad stuff. Last week i told her about a stalker i met 2 yrs ago and she was joking like "some people never get to have a chance meeting one and you got to meet a psycho as a best friend and a quite narcissistic mother. Quite more action than i ever had in my life." Made me laugh. I love her.
These are hilarious and really cool, thanks for the post but...age of ultron does not suck.
It was funny.I read very calmly and chuckled a few times.These people sound amazing! I wish my therapist was a bit more charsimatic.....Then i read that , was sort of unproportionally offended and had to think for a moment....''This has nothing to do with the point so go on reading you thin-skinned wreck''
Load More Replies...The best therapist I ever had I *still* had to "train" to ask me the right kind of useful investigative questions instead of the kind of questions that she started out asking me. But she was open to it. She and I went on a journey together--for about 10 years. And there was mutual tweaking of the relationship the entire time. But it was so deeply helpful, and got me through so many deep crisis moments. My whole life is different now because of it.
Socrates never taught his students by telling them what they wanted to know. He'd ask them questions so they would logically figure out the correct answer on their own. Maybe in a way, you "training" your therapist to ask the right questions got you to think logically about the problems you were facing. In a way, she was channelling your inner Socrates.
Load More Replies...Could it be that your therapist is trying to make you angry to the point of standing up for yourself and taking charge of the situation. Therapists aren't always about making you feel better...they sometimes push buttons so that you will feel what you are supposed to in a given situation.
Load More Replies...A good therapist will tell you when you are being dumb. You can have a s****y life, but a good therapist will help you to accept what you can't fix, correct what you can fix, and learn to understand the difference. A good therapist is a realist, not someone who will tell you that you are the victim of your own life.
That's the sobriety prayer ! : "Give me the courage to change what I can change, the patience to accept what I can't change, and the wisdom to make the difference between the two of them" (bad translating, sorry) :-)
Load More Replies..."Your first problem is you stay up too late looking at memes" hahaha this is gold, now we've identified the issue with 80% bored pandas:D
I told my therapist about doing inventory at work and how carrying a clipboard makes you look official. She suggested I take my clipboard to the hospital and see how many non-public areas I could get into.
I'm a therapist and wish there were a hundred more lists like this. Loud bursts of laughter are daily occurrences behind most of the office doors where I practice. I accidentally farted in front of a client once, and it turned into something hilarious and then into a great discussion about dealing with social anxiety that I'm pretty sure made an unforgettable impact! We have the best jobs ever.
I absolutely LOVE my therapist! She doesn't judge, she laughs at my stupid jokes and she makes me feel a lot better about myself. Get recommendations from coworkers, because chances are, there is someone you work with that goes to an amazing therapist.
After ranting for about an hour about how difficult my life is (bipolar and ocd) my psychologist just added it all up: ” J, Even you don’t believe all that s**t that just came out of your mouth,so why should I? Give me one good reason. I know you know better. You’re here today, you’re here every week. WHAT is it that you think you can’t do?” I had no good reasons. She saw right through me. Best person I ever had. Had the guts to say what she noticed in me. This was almost 10 years ago. Remember it every day ☺️
I took me a while to find a good therapist. but then I did and she's awesome. I wouldn't trade her for the world. The Key to knowing it's a good therapist I think is that they are able to mix reality and fun in one session.
Ok, now I'm less scared to go to therapy, but maybe ill wait till corona is over..
Yeah I always thought they'd be all measured and neutral but mine, when I was talking about my (now ex) husband, said "Oh my god, what a narcissistic asshole!" and I knew I'd found the right person.
Well, reading this certainly makes me feel better about myself as a therapist!!!
Yep, I'm sure that people who worked with me could submit some real wild ones. As other people say- find someone who fits for you- not everyone therapist/coach/helper is a match for everyone! #letsgetreal
I have been seeing the same therapist for over 7 years. It started as a way to help me be more aggressive and less internal and has moved in so many directions its crazy (no pun intended). He often tells me I'm stubborn and a pain in the a*s. We laugh we joke and I ALWAYS feel better when I leave. Not all superheros wear capes. It helps to have an third party to talk to without them being in the mix.
I thought this might be a good place to ask for anyone that sees a therapist. I recently just went to see one and it is quite out of my budget (200 for the first visit). Around how much do you guys pay for yours?
I don't know who told you about your future employers demanding that you hand them your mental health report, but that is completely not true and is - like other users pointed - a HIIPA violation, and violates your constitutional right. The only way a therapist "might" disclose your personal information or session notes would be if they'd get a subpoena order from the court and be forced to hand them in, which is a real stretch and very rare. Your mental health MUST come first. Whatever you are dealing with, if it causes you personal, social, or occupational distress, you need to address it, with whatever method you choose. Don't suffer in the dark. You are not an inconvenience for your parents. And seek help if you need it, but don't choose not to do so only because of potential social ramifications, because if your symptoms exacerbate you may be left with no strength to do so.
Load More Replies...What? Did I hear you say... Age Of Ultron Sucks? Burn in Sauerkraut land for all I care.
Good therapists are awesome. Don't settle for the first one you have an appointment with. You have to shop around and find the best one for you. It's too important.
Yep. And unfortunately, that's hard for a lot of us. I mean, you ever been stuck dating someone because it was too awkward to break up? Now you're paying them a thirty-dollar copay a session for it? ... yeah. I have the advantage that I'm older, and married, and have a wife who MADE me break up with three therapists before finding my current one. Her rule was, "You can have three sessions, and then, if you're not clicking, you're finding another one."
Load More Replies...My first time in therapy, therapist and I are sizing each other up, my therapist made a comment that triggered me into a full-blown panic attack. Couple days later I walk in the door for my next appointment: "OH THANK GOD! I didn't think you'd come back after last time and you really need help!"
gosh - cant believe I got downvoted for relating a Therapist's stress
Load More Replies...I am a therapist and this is all 100% true. Therapists don't live in bubbles and always use clinical language, which I don't like, we do regular stuff every day like follow fandoms, eat, drink, love, have frustrations and moments, watch movies, listen to music, and everything else the rest of the world does. Yes even therapists have our own therapists at times too.
my therapist had been helpingme thoughout a very violent relationship - when I got out and into somewhere safe - thats when she broke down in tears for me - thank you Carolyn
Load More Replies...When I was depressed I always dismissed my logical thoughts. In doing so I never realised how illogical my way of thinking had become. Seeing a therapist helped me see sense. Please see someone professional if you suspect you need help. It FREES YOU.
My therapist when I was recovering from PTSD and in my third of four years with them: Them: So, you love pretty places hey? Where do you go to feel calm? Me: Well, theres markets on the weekend in **** and I go there because theres fresh food and always has street performers and everyones happy. Them: Wait, there's donuts at *** markets? How are these donuts? They already sound amazing! Me: Yeah, made right infant of you and as big as your face! Only like $8 too... Them:... ALRIGHT SO NEXT WEEK WE'RE HAVING OUR SESSION AT THE OFFICE IN *** SO WE CAN GET THESE DONUTS. I MUST HAVE THEM. We did and as a side note my therapist is the tiniest woman I've ever met and bought two of these donuts for herself for lunch. We ended up having the session in the park whilst we ate them.
When my son first started going to therapy, he was apprehensive until he found out that the therapist was just as much into Homestar Runner as he was. When we moved, he was rather sad about leaving his therapist, until he found out the new Psychiatrist was totally into Anime. His current therapist isn't into any of that kind of thing, but he loves the fact that nothing he says shocks her and that she encourages him to branch out in his artwork. We've gotten lucky in the therapy department.
Found my perfect therapist. She jokes around, doesn't ask the whole time reflecting questions and just listens. Good or bad stuff. Last week i told her about a stalker i met 2 yrs ago and she was joking like "some people never get to have a chance meeting one and you got to meet a psycho as a best friend and a quite narcissistic mother. Quite more action than i ever had in my life." Made me laugh. I love her.
These are hilarious and really cool, thanks for the post but...age of ultron does not suck.
It was funny.I read very calmly and chuckled a few times.These people sound amazing! I wish my therapist was a bit more charsimatic.....Then i read that , was sort of unproportionally offended and had to think for a moment....''This has nothing to do with the point so go on reading you thin-skinned wreck''
Load More Replies...The best therapist I ever had I *still* had to "train" to ask me the right kind of useful investigative questions instead of the kind of questions that she started out asking me. But she was open to it. She and I went on a journey together--for about 10 years. And there was mutual tweaking of the relationship the entire time. But it was so deeply helpful, and got me through so many deep crisis moments. My whole life is different now because of it.
Socrates never taught his students by telling them what they wanted to know. He'd ask them questions so they would logically figure out the correct answer on their own. Maybe in a way, you "training" your therapist to ask the right questions got you to think logically about the problems you were facing. In a way, she was channelling your inner Socrates.
Load More Replies...Could it be that your therapist is trying to make you angry to the point of standing up for yourself and taking charge of the situation. Therapists aren't always about making you feel better...they sometimes push buttons so that you will feel what you are supposed to in a given situation.
Load More Replies...A good therapist will tell you when you are being dumb. You can have a s****y life, but a good therapist will help you to accept what you can't fix, correct what you can fix, and learn to understand the difference. A good therapist is a realist, not someone who will tell you that you are the victim of your own life.
That's the sobriety prayer ! : "Give me the courage to change what I can change, the patience to accept what I can't change, and the wisdom to make the difference between the two of them" (bad translating, sorry) :-)
Load More Replies..."Your first problem is you stay up too late looking at memes" hahaha this is gold, now we've identified the issue with 80% bored pandas:D
I told my therapist about doing inventory at work and how carrying a clipboard makes you look official. She suggested I take my clipboard to the hospital and see how many non-public areas I could get into.
I'm a therapist and wish there were a hundred more lists like this. Loud bursts of laughter are daily occurrences behind most of the office doors where I practice. I accidentally farted in front of a client once, and it turned into something hilarious and then into a great discussion about dealing with social anxiety that I'm pretty sure made an unforgettable impact! We have the best jobs ever.
I absolutely LOVE my therapist! She doesn't judge, she laughs at my stupid jokes and she makes me feel a lot better about myself. Get recommendations from coworkers, because chances are, there is someone you work with that goes to an amazing therapist.
After ranting for about an hour about how difficult my life is (bipolar and ocd) my psychologist just added it all up: ” J, Even you don’t believe all that s**t that just came out of your mouth,so why should I? Give me one good reason. I know you know better. You’re here today, you’re here every week. WHAT is it that you think you can’t do?” I had no good reasons. She saw right through me. Best person I ever had. Had the guts to say what she noticed in me. This was almost 10 years ago. Remember it every day ☺️
I took me a while to find a good therapist. but then I did and she's awesome. I wouldn't trade her for the world. The Key to knowing it's a good therapist I think is that they are able to mix reality and fun in one session.
Ok, now I'm less scared to go to therapy, but maybe ill wait till corona is over..
Yeah I always thought they'd be all measured and neutral but mine, when I was talking about my (now ex) husband, said "Oh my god, what a narcissistic asshole!" and I knew I'd found the right person.
Well, reading this certainly makes me feel better about myself as a therapist!!!
Yep, I'm sure that people who worked with me could submit some real wild ones. As other people say- find someone who fits for you- not everyone therapist/coach/helper is a match for everyone! #letsgetreal
I have been seeing the same therapist for over 7 years. It started as a way to help me be more aggressive and less internal and has moved in so many directions its crazy (no pun intended). He often tells me I'm stubborn and a pain in the a*s. We laugh we joke and I ALWAYS feel better when I leave. Not all superheros wear capes. It helps to have an third party to talk to without them being in the mix.
I thought this might be a good place to ask for anyone that sees a therapist. I recently just went to see one and it is quite out of my budget (200 for the first visit). Around how much do you guys pay for yours?
I don't know who told you about your future employers demanding that you hand them your mental health report, but that is completely not true and is - like other users pointed - a HIIPA violation, and violates your constitutional right. The only way a therapist "might" disclose your personal information or session notes would be if they'd get a subpoena order from the court and be forced to hand them in, which is a real stretch and very rare. Your mental health MUST come first. Whatever you are dealing with, if it causes you personal, social, or occupational distress, you need to address it, with whatever method you choose. Don't suffer in the dark. You are not an inconvenience for your parents. And seek help if you need it, but don't choose not to do so only because of potential social ramifications, because if your symptoms exacerbate you may be left with no strength to do so.
Load More Replies...What? Did I hear you say... Age Of Ultron Sucks? Burn in Sauerkraut land for all I care.
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