Therapy

[Ashes]

Does therapy help?  I was diagnosed Bipolar and PTSD and have never went to a therapist or counselor.  I have always felt that I know most of my triggers and where the anxiety comes from.  But lately I have started to wonder if other options would be helpful.  I guess I am afraid of not knowing what to say and feeling like I'm wasting my time.  As for now they haven't found the right meds for me so I was wondering how people felt about therapy. 

[Phyllis]

all the times I have been to therapy.... going back to when I was 15, all I have done is bitch about stuff that pisses me off. once when I was diagnosed with PTSD my therapist at the time thought it would be a good idea to use visualization techniques... that did nothing for me. So I dunno if I can actually say it has helped me or not. Sometimes yes, sometimes no. I guess it depends on the therapist and how willing you are to get to the bottom of the things that are causing you problems.

[Ashes]

Thanks Phyllis,
That is pretty much the type of answer I was expecting, I guess I'm just wishing on a miracle pick me up.   

[Dreamline]

I think it can help a lot if you find a good therapist.  A good one is one who helps you see how your thoughts are irrational and helps you turn them in the right direction, in general not just for sepcific things.

[Ashes]

Thanks Dreamline,
I have a doc apt tomorrow I may ask him what he thinks too.

[Paz]

 When I was first diagnosed and on meds, therapy helped a bit, then I felt like it was a waste of time, but I actually did absorb a lot of the info and coping skills and when my head got clear from meds I was actually able to use the info and implement the coping skills. Now I usually feel much more in control of my life & moods, but occasionally I do mood swing...but now they seem less severe because I actually use the knowledge that I have...mindfulness is key to living with this thing in my opinion & experience, but remember that everyone is different, and what works for some does not necessarily work for all.

[chasemanzmum]

Can't say it really helped me at all