Those that go to therapy

[ElizabethBennet]

Do you dread it?

I didn't used to but now I dread it almost every week. I feel like I'm spinning my wheels and not working towards any goals. And it's frustrating.

[pixelpassion]

How long have you been going?

ETA: And yes, there were weeks where I dreaded going

[mskitkat]

Sometimes yes, sometimes no. When I know she's going to have me working through a particularly sensitive topic, I am definitely not thrilled to go.

Does your therapist have you do therapy check ins? Mine asks me every 2 months or so to talk about how I feel about therapy in general.

[ElizabethBennet]

Since the end of June so about 5 months.

[pixelpassion]

Would you be comfortable approaching the topic with your therapist? (Sorry I'm asking so many questions)

[shell403b]

No. I sometimes feel anxious about not knowing what we'll talk about, or where the conversation will go, but I don't dread it.

I've been going pretty regularly for 4 years (probably twice a month on average), will most likely be transitioning down to maintenance soon (once a month, maybe?).

[berbles]

I would ask about it at your next appointment. Say something about wanting to set therapy goals.

Or you could scale back on the frequency of your visits if you feel like you have nothing to talk about.


Yes, sometimes I dread going, but that's usually because I know she is going to kick my ass about something.

[Muddled]

I did when I didn't like my therapist.

[bigang]

I dread it in the same way I dread the gym. I really have to talk myself into going, but once I get there I'm glad I went. I sometimes feel pretty worn down once I leave, but I know that it's good for me in the long run. I get anxious because many times I end up having to decide if I'm ready to talk about certain topics or having to face certain truths about myself and I can never really prepare for it beforehand.

[ElizabethBennet]

I just finished with my appointment and expressed my concerns so we set up some goals to work towards.

Hopefully that helps.

Thanks for the input