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A truckload of experience speaking here.Due to ongoing issues my wife thinks I need therapy. She discussed it with her therapist and that lady agrees. I am not one that sees any way that just talking about my issues with a complete stranger would help in any way. I’m more of an introvert and never feel completely comfortable around people I know well. Trying to discuss personal stuff with a complete stranger would be very stressful for me.
Nevermind the fact that maybe I just need to man up and get over myself.
Anybody got any experience with this sort of thing?
It isn't just someone listening to you, it is someone who can help you with tools to cope with "ongoing issues". At first, therapy seems to be a difficult thing, but with time you come to appreciate the value and you will see changes in your approach to those "ongoing issues". I cannot recommend therapy enough for everyone. (Mostly because we're all carrying something we need help with.)
You can shop around for a therapist too. Better Help is good at that if you're comfortable with remote. Recommendations from personal doctors are usually pretty good, but it is important to find a therapist you're comfortable with.
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