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Mental Health Support

Beringia

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12. Not to get too personal

Reply to Pope George Ringo II (Reply #5)

Sun May 5, 2019, 02:11 AM

May 2019

But I notice you don't mention actually being a patient. I think being a patient may give you a different insight into this question than coming at it from the outside such as having a friend or relative that is a therapist.

Also I don't see a therapist as being an authority, I see them as helping you by being supportive and helping you gain insights. I think we should look to ourselves for authority.

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I was talking to my therapist [View all] Beringia Apr 2019 OP

Probably not helpful to make too big a deal out of it Pope George Ringo II Apr 2019 #1

Ya I don't want to make a big deal out of it Beringia Apr 2019 #2

Some of my best friends are therapists. Pope George Ringo II Apr 2019 #3

I have never worked around therapists Beringia Apr 2019 #4

I've worked with therapists, roomed with a couple too. Got a doctor in the family, nice guy. Pope George Ringo II Apr 2019 #5

👍👍 Duppers Apr 2019 #10

Not to get too personal Beringia May 2019 #12

They may be nice as all getout; they work for you. If you feel one is unhelpful, you can Karadeniz Apr 2019 #6

She has been helpful. Thanks. Beringia Apr 2019 #8

It's your health. You did hire them for their expertise. Lint Head Apr 2019 #7

Thanks. Beringia Apr 2019 #9

I found an article that mentioned this very thing Beringia Apr 2019 #11