has anyone gone to see a shrink ?

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How was it ? I think I need a therapist/psychologist but I don't know the first thing about going to see one. I've always been told to pray. Yeah I'm over that. I need to talk to someone to help sort my issues out. The problem is I'm so put together but so torn apart that I don't even know what to say. I don't want to waste my money on something if it's not helpful.

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It's definitely helpful and effective if you connect with the right person. You may have to go through a few to find the best person for you though, or at least that was my experience. Trial and error basically.

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Praying takes time but in the end it's gods timing not ours. Hope you find the help you need! Praying for you

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Definitely worth it if you see the right person. Went to several and never clicked so I had given up. Then found another one and loved her. I was doing better and then had a relapse. Strange enough we didn't really connect well after the relapse, so I saw someone else in that practice. She was perfect for me in that time of my life.

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I've gone a couple times. It's important to find the right fit. I will say, it's uncomfortable and a lot of work even if you're feeling relatively good. But, it's also empowering to know what steps to take to feel better and build a set of coping mechanisms that will work.

Think about it this way: if your leg was broken, you wouldn't expect to heal that well without a doctor to set it correctly. If you're brain is struggling, it's not as visible, but it's equally important to get the proper care.

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I see someone 2x a week. I was just like that, so put together but in a billion pieces on the inside. Angry at everything crying over anything. I finally broke down and went to see someone and we hit it off. I had no clue what I'd talk about and it was fine. There wasn't anything to talk specifically about she basically got to know me and a few sessions later im pouring my heart out! Two years later and today I am such a better and stronger person. If you're thinking About it I strongly recommend. 👍👍 feel better!

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It can be helpful if you can be honest and open about yourself. They will ask you what made you take the step to go there, about your childhood, your family, relationships, etc. just talk honestly about it. Bring up any traumas you may have been through, hard times in your life, how you feel about any thing and everything, etc. It will be good for you to get it all out and hopefully get to the root cause of your issues and start resolving and healing.

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I went to a therapist years ago for my anxiety. I learned about positive self talk and ways to calm down and try to help me sleep. I guess it gave me some good foundation to build on but I think I just didn't have a great therapist.

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I've been to several and I'm not a fan.