Therapy is something that puts a bad taste in people’s mouth at times. Many people think that they only need to go to therapy if they’re “crazy”. This a complete lie. Therapy or medical treatment is the attempted remediation of a health problem, usually following a diagnosis but not always. Most times people go to therapy to get a different perspective of their life from a fresh lens.
I’ve been following a young, PhD student, by the name of Chazz on social media platforms for years. On his feed, faithfully but periodically, he will post how much therapy helps him and he encourages others to get it. He talks about how great his headspace is now in comparison to where it use to be.
I also have a very close friend of mine who is a huge figure globally who goes to therapy. She runs a billion dollar company and is well known. Years back she was stressing over some personal issues and called me to confide in her. We exchanged great words and brought up therapy. I encouraged her to go because I knew she couldn’t talk to many people about her issue because of who she was— because things can easily get messy with too many “friends” knowing your business. Since then she’s be attending therapy and it helps her to function just as she needs.
I’ve had the “therapy” conversation with many of friends my friends, whether it was suggested to them or me. I’ve noticed that many people want to experience therapy but are afraid or just never truly make it a priority to set the appointment.
Before deciding to start therapy I pictured myself in a chair or laying on a couch, looking at the ceiling while my therapist ask me questions— just like the movies. Well, COVID-19 shut that part of my imagination down rather quickly. After giving a few therapists a call, I found that most therapist are working virtually at this time.
After picking a therapist, I set my appointment and felt great doing it. In my head, I literally felt like I was about to lose it. I lost 5 family members back to back this year and wasn’t able to celebrate my grandmother’s home going because of COVID. That alone ate me up in a way I couldn’t explain. I felt numb. I was hurt. I needed help.
I’ve officially been in therapy for quite a few months now and I can say it’s nothing like I expected. Granted I truly didn’t know what to expect, after my first session I realized that I literally was just having deep and powerful conversation with a human that was just like me, but she had a unique skill set that left me to ponder on great things.
I can truly say that my focus has been increased and I’m hitting my goals with a clearer vision. I’ve lost 32lbs and I’m overall having a healthier relationship with myself. My therapist has helped me discover some interesting truths about myself and pushed me to make positive changes.
I tell my friends about it and now I’m telling you with hopes of you taking the next step to get you on the right track. Therapy isn’t for “crazy people”. It’s for people who want a better relationship with themselves. So stop waiting. Find a therapist for you and make that appointment today.
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