#MYLIFE

So basically I've had like 5 therapists all together. My first one was horrible, she always confronted me and my mother, she basically told my mother how to deal with my issues and what she needs to do because she's horrible and parenting and helping me with my depression, anxiety, insecurities, dealing with my emotions in a positive way, being able to talk about my problems instead of keeping it to myself.

I told my mom that I don't like her and she's a horrible therapist and we need to get a new one, so we did. My second therapist was a really good therapist except for the fact that I barely ever talked to him, because he was always calling in, but we had good conversations. My third therapist I used for six months and he was hard to talk to, but a kinda good therapist, he got on my nerves and he mostly talked to my mom he was basically my moms therapist and not mine. my fourth therapist was always telling me that I shouldn't kill myself even when I told her I didn't wanna commit suicide.

she talked to me like I was a 2 year old to. my fifth therapist I have now is the best one I've ever had even though I just met him sometime this week. he's really easy to talk to and funny and really understands what I'm going through. he tells me over and over again that he is really committed into helping me. He makes me feel like I can get better and that I'm not gonna be depressed for the rest of my life and that I can do anything that's possible.

I'm sorry if this is a lot of righting I just feel like I had to say that.

[Agora1]

Hi dear, with the help of a good therapist you will get better.

I'm glad you found someone who is willing to help you down the

right path with a little humor as well. I'm happy you are here with

us. Sending you hugs. Never allow someone else to put you down.

You are your own person. Grow into the beautiful flower that you

are. Happy New Year dear one, you are no longer alone. xx

[ryelee]

guess you should stay with the one you have now based on your initial feeling. maybe consider a psychiatrist who is an MD, so if you need meds he can prescribe them.

[Hidden in reply to ryelee]

in my opinion I don't get why every doctors solution to depression anxiety or any mental health issue is pills. people shouldn't live their whole life on pills

[Barleythere]

I'm sorry you had to go through all that with those therapist. It seems there are a lot of them out there. The point is to find the one that is a good fit. One they aren't suppose to talk to your parents about what you talk about in session, (unless you are going to harm yourself or others) even if the parent ask for the therapist to tell them. The only way is if you give them permission I believe, but even then you have to sign forms. Your mom and you can't even have the same therapist because it's a conflict of interest. A good psychotherapist helps you develop problem-solving skills, build your confidence, and become more self-aware. This encourages you to take personal responsibility for your actions and learn to manage your mental health issues, now and for the rest of your life. They give you tools to manage coping skills for problems that come up in life. Good luck, and I hope you to stick with therapist, sounds like you found a good one.