Is it normal i want to see a therapist but think no one is qualified enough?

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I consider myself to be a complex case of messed up.

Seeing a shrink will do my life a world of good, but I havent seen one because I think it will be a waste. I dont think there are many therapists, if any, qualified to really determine or understand what my issues are. Nothing about me is constant. Trying to figure me out would be like trying to figure out what single direction the wind is blowing at, while standing inside of a tornado.

And to make matters worse, I am too smart for my own good.

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  • donteatstuffoffthesidewalk
    9 years ago

    we should hang out make mischief and destroy shit bugs

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    • [Old Memory]
      9 years ago

      Rereading this I am unsure if you are referring to squishing insects, or addressing causing mischief with me? Not sure because I didn't post the original topic although it does sound like me.

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      • donteatstuffoffthesidewalk
        9 years ago

        yep it were my assumption that yall wrote this

        cant causin mischief include squishin insects though?

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        • [Old Memory]
          9 years ago

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          Get them ready in a box and place it somewhere for the victim to open. Preferably indoors so they don't escape and they have to catch them.

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    • [Old Memory]
      9 years ago

      Nooooooo, not me.

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  • CloverFish
    9 years ago

    It's normal to feel that way. In fact, it's a hit and miss most of the time. I went to one awhile back due to some severe family problems, and instead of helping me sort out my problems, they made them worse. I've had people had the opposite experience, but who knows anymore?

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  • RoseIsabella
    9 years ago

    You're probably just another narcissistic person with a case of terminal uniqueness.

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    • [Old Memory]
      9 years ago

      It's not narcissistic to know yourself better than a councilor does. I've been to many therapists and op is right about them being a waste or time and money unless you can afford a really expensive one that charges about 80$ an apointment.

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      • RoseIsabella
        9 years ago

        Yeah, I guess I was kinda PMSing when I wrote that. It does help to see someone who specializes in one's particular disorder. I also think I was, perhaps focusing a little too much on my current therapist with whom I've been working for almost 6 years now.

        In retrospect, I can think of quite a few who have been a complete waste of time. So I guess I might have been a bit hasty there.

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        • donteatstuffoffthesidewalk
          9 years ago

          *makes note on calendar to avoid you at the end of the month*

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        • [Old Memory]
          9 years ago

          Yeah, and I was drunk last night. I probably shouldn't be so discouraging against getting treatment. I just have a strong bias against the mental health system.

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  • [Old Memory]
    9 years ago

    I've been in and out of the mental health system my whole life.
    i go to get my meds I have resorted to, but otherwise mental health therapy has been useless except for one thing, that is I bring guests I know and the therapist helps communicate my situation to them.
    I have never had a therapist tell me something I didn't know, and honestly I can not figure out what they can really do for anybody unless the person is too stupid to anwser their own questions.
    Its mostly a waste.

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  • Icyblueeyes
    9 years ago

    I am smart enough to answer any of your questions and assure you of the facts but..just don't want to. Sorry. However it is normal that you think so I thoroughly believe you.

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  • RainbowFlash
    9 years ago

    You see a shrink because your problems are beyond your ability to comprehend or fix. Nothing wrong with that, we see a mechanic if we cannot fix our car too.

    Thing is, you obviously know you will benefit from seeing one, but you are for whatever reason, deeming that you know better than they do. Which is stupid.

    Let them decide whether they are capable enough to help you or not, if they cannot help you, they will tell you. That is their job after all.

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    • [Old Memory]
      9 years ago

      Very few people benefit from them. They run a scam and should not be trusted.

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      • RainbowFlash
        9 years ago

        Well, I know people that have benefited from them. My neighbor was in an out of care with cannabis induced paranoid schizophrenia.. and she kept taking drugs. So, she was erratic and frequently hospitalised, I saw what they did, how they helped and such.

        I have also seen others benefit.

        I know some are absolutely terrible.. but I believe they have worth. Particularly for someone like the OP who knows they should speak to one.

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        • [Old Memory]
          9 years ago

          I have a very negative of the mental health system from my experience with them. I think if I went to a hospital I would lose it. I cannot imagine what good they could do. I wish I could get assistance with some things at times but only I can solve my problems. The mental health system is to blame for much of homelessness, poverty, suicides and homicides, and other people whose lives are destroyed by society.

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          • RainbowFlash
            9 years ago

            Yeah, well.. I don't have such a cynical view of it as you.

            I know the system where I am kept a lot off the streets, until the standards changed and many homes were closed.

            They exist for a reason and do help many people. Neither of us have a statistically significant experience.

            Logic dictates it is not as bad as you say, not perfect, but largely positive.

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  • SometimesNaive
    9 years ago

    Finding the right therapist is always a challenge. Everyone is complex, I'm sure a good one that you feel comfortable with will be able to help.

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    • [Old Memory]
      9 years ago

      Maybe if they have a ton of money, but most mentally ill people receive disability and state insureance that pays for state run clinics that provide little actual help.

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  • deadtea
    9 years ago

    You're just overwhelmed with thoughts and feelings, you'd be surprised how qualified some therapists are. They've seen a lot, you're not that special probably. Same with the first gynecologist visits - girls are afraid they're different, ugly, abnormal, but it always turnes out the doctor is completely not amused and just does his thing and does it good

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    • [Old Memory]
      9 years ago

      The mental health system is shit. Nothing but a scam. Thats why most mentally ill people go jobless, homeless and live shitty lives without help and nobody gives a fuck.

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      • deadtea
        9 years ago

        I can't disagree but have you actually tried or are you afraid to do so?

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        • [Old Memory]
          9 years ago

          Been to plenty and my experience has mostly been that they are incompetent, but I have heard other people describe much worse problems with them.

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