Has anyone tried group therapy?

[CRA93]

I've been looking into free group therapy since I can't see my therapist as much as I'd like - any thoughts?

Just want to know people's opinions.

I was interested in DBSA.

[Hidden]

Hello CRA93,

I have been involved in a few different kinds of group therapy. One was a women's group which I found very helpful. Another was a group for both men and women. Both groups were for any major mental illness and was not for only depression or bi-polar disorder. But I found them extremely helpful and was quite sad after they ended as I was very happy to attend each week to give and get support from one another. These support groups were in the local mental health center I am a patient of. I miss them at times but have had to move on to other types of support. I hope you find one that helps you if you do decide to join one.

[bluesky85 in reply to Hidden]

hi Hidden, I am interest in the women's group could you tell me what the website for women's group

[Dolphin14 in reply to bluesky85]

I see you are new to the site.

I just wanted you to know Hidden means no longer a member. The post is 6 years old

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[Hidden]

Well, it can’t hurt! Try it and see if it’s helpful..,🌺

[Jvicks]

I am in a DBT group. I find it helpful to learn new skills every week. Also, it is always nice to meet others that understand.

[Marshall64]

I have been going to DBSA meetings for a few months now and find that they are helpful. Some of the meetings might be just four or five people and others might have up to fifteen or so. You can share or just sit back and listen. For me it helps to get out of the house and it gets me out of my head. I have made some friends and on Friday nights they go out to eat afterwards. You can message me if you have any questions.

[hunter4ransom]

I would love to find group therapy in my area. I’ve researched it and came up empty handed. If you have the opportunity to join a group, give it a try. It’s so nice connecting with others who understand and can offer comfort and support and possibly friendship.

[findcompassion]

I've done group therapy in the past and found it helpful. Especially when I didn't want to talk or really have anything much to report, I would be tempted to cancel an individual therapy session. With my group, it was ok if someone didn't have much to say some weeks, and I still felt like I got out of the house and heard some good things from others. I always felt better for going and still have some close friends from the experience, 3 years after finishing. Currently, I'm on a waiting list for space to open up in another group.

[RickyShakaZulu]

Not sure how it would be , but I would check one out. If you want to hear about other peoples problems, give it a shot. Sometimes I get passed off or bored and tune out. Other times I feel for the people and find hope for myself.

[bluesky85]

had you try out heypeers.com and dbsa.org and also mhanational.org/connect