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[BrokenPromise]

I've been seeing this therapist for a couple months now. This is my 4th, or 5th therapist. Why do they seem so unsympathetic and not engaged, or provide any useful feedback. I repeated myself continuously and there's no helpful tips.

One therapist diagnosed me with ptsd, but it's not even in my problem chart.

I feel unheard.

It's like talking to any other non licensed person. Shoot, even here is better.

I'm stuck in a cycle. These tools out here and resources are not very helpful. I'm disappointed, but hoping there's better programs.

[gajh]

I would be open and honest and tell my therapist exactly how I was feeling about them and my therapy. I would see what they had to say about it and if they would change. You deserve support.

[BrokenPromise in reply to gajh]

I've considered it. I've actually said how some things weren't helpful, but that didn't lead anywhere. It's like a shrug. I don't want to restart with someone else, but I may do so. Idk. I'm a little afraid to come straight out and say you're not helping, I feel like it would be awkward and hurtful.I don't think I should have to ask for change in the person that's suppose to be helping.

I think I'm probably just complicated.

Thank you& Thank your for taking the time to comment. I appreciate you!

[gajh in reply to BrokenPromise]

If it was me, I would come straight out and say you're not helping. It is their job as a therapist to find what works for you. If what they are doing isn't working, it is their job to try something else. There is nothing wrong with advocating for yourself. A good therapist will respect that. I can understand not wanting to start with someone new.

[BrokenPromise in reply to gajh]

You're probably right! Thank you for the encouragement ☺

[gajh in reply to BrokenPromise]

Do you feel heard by me? I do hear you. There are people who will listen and hear.

[BrokenPromise in reply to gajh]

I do, I hear you & I'm listening too. Thank you for listening & being here =)

[Nothing_but_books in reply to BrokenPromise]

I've been through a lot of therapists that did me no good, and a few really awful ones.

I distinctly remember one guy telling me my life depressed him. (Gee, thanks! I feel much better now!) His wildly inappropriate words were actually good for me. I went right to the lady in charge, and insisted I be switched immediately. I'd seen the way another counselor conducted herself and asked for her. It turned out great.

She even gave me a tiny gift when we parted: a small carved goose. You may not know me, but birds are my thing. Her kindness made me cry.

I'm just saying there are good ones out there, but it can be disheartening to keep failing when you need it to be easy. I wish it was, but it's usually not.

[BrokenPromise in reply to Nothing_but_books]

Awe, that's bittersweet.How terrible it is, to have a bad experience from someone your asking for help.

I'm happy it turned out to be good for you in the end ♥

I'm beginning to see how it isn't easy, its definitely disheartening.

Nevertheless, I have hope. Thank you for sharing! Best wishes ✨