Discussion conversion therapy instead of ctb

[kindawannacrylol]

Being a lesbian is the root of a lot of my problems, so i wondered if going to conversion therapy would actually work?? I've heard of this hypnotherapy place near me that basically hypnotises you into thinking that you're straight? Has anyone ever been to conversion therapy? I know i should accept myself snd conversion therapy could be abusive but i'm quite desperate :/

 

[Acopia]

I am very interested in this question & will be watching to see what experiences people have..
Sorry, I have no advice for you, other than be true to who you are/ who you want to be, whichever way that is.
I hope someone a bit more in the know can advise you!
Peace & love,
-A

 

[*Hope*]

I haven't went to a therapist myself (had an appointment, but had to cancel because I was afraid of being judged), but I heard from one person who is gay who said talking to a therapist helped him a lot.
Sadly if it's a physical related issue like i'm having, such as being short, then I don't think anything other than surgery can help.
Luckily for you, it seems to be a good choice so go to a therapist

 

[BluesRunTheGame]

I doubt it. I recently watched Boy Erased and I think if you did you would be put off. Is there no chance of moving to a liberal city where things might be easier?

 

[sourpink]

oh dear. I'm so sorry you're feeling this awful, sending so much love.
I'm a sapphic/queer woman, and I've spent many years in therapy. all I've ever heard in terms of people recounting conversion therapy is that it is likely to be incredibly traumatic.
I'm not usually one to be all about self acceptance and positive thinking, I don't think, but I really, really do not think voluntary conversion therapy would yield a positive outcome. I'd absolutely recommend finding an LGBTQIA+ friendly therapist if that's at all possible for you, though I know they can be hard to find and often quite expensive. but then, conversion therapy tends to be costly as well as harmful.
all I'm saying, I guess, is that if you're considering this as an option, perhaps consider and compare other therapeutic approaches as beneficial options as well.
again, I'm so sorry you're at this point. I don't know your story/background nor do I have much context to go on but my heart breaks a little for you here. to hear of someone voluntarily considering conversion therapy says to me you're in a very awful place. I wouldn't wish it upon anyone. sending love. I can't speak for the community as a whole here, but I for one would like to say I hear you, and I wish I could help in a larger capacity than words on a screen.

 

[Lady_Loveless]

I'm a lesbian as well and it can definitely be hard sometimes. I can't speak for you and your experiences but have you tried just talking to someone? There was a story recently about a man McKrae Game who came out as gay after founding and spending 20 years doing conversion therapy...

 

[Manford]

The medical / scientific consensus is that conversion therapy doesn't work. Sexual orientation isn't something that can be changed. A combination of genetics and hormone level exposure in the womb seems to determine what it will be. Most conversion places have a religious agenda.

 

[134340]

I'm so beyond sorry that you are feeling this way. If you are able to talk to a therapist (not a conversion therapist, but a regular one), I would encourage you to do so. If you live in a small town but have means to travel, try looking in the next biggest city around you. I'm a lesbian woman, and I personally found that being able to talk to someone who wasn't in my family/friend group was helpful. Just to express your feelings and get feedback from someone else.

I had a girlfriend in ninth grade who was sent to a conversion therapy summer camp. She never told me what happened specifically, but she was deeply traumatized and was never really the same after. And she was still bisexual.

Dealing with internalized homophobia on your own is so incredibly isolating and paralyzing to deal with. Again, I'm sorry you have to deal with it. I can't imagine being in a place where you're considering conversion therapy voluntarily. As I said, I strongly recommend seeing a regular, LGBTQIA+ therapist before you decide to try conversion therapy. Of course, it is ultimately your decision. Sending you so much love and light

 

[ZardozOmega]

You can try, and if you fail, ctb will always be available.

 

[Frauw]

These therapies are usually extremely damaging, sadly I dont think there's a clause to your situation apart from accepting who you are, you can try conversion but i dont see it ending well.

 

[CatabolicSeed]

NO NO NO a thousamd times no!! I am a lesbian as well and I cannot caution you against this enough. Conversion "therapy" is torture and will make your problem worse. There is space in this world for you to be happy being a lesbian, you just need to find it. I plan to CTB due to a variety if unrelated issues, but my lesbianism and the commumity I've found with other LGBT people is one of the few happinesses in my life.

 

[Meditation guide]

I'm sorry you find your life so difficult. As others have said, conversion therapy is abusive, traumatic, punishing, and causes severe post traumatic stress disorder. It's the opposite of what you should try for, which is self acceptance. If you had a supportive group it would help immensely.