Discussion Have you ever wished a therapist would just work off of what you journaled or wrote somewhere?

[Forever Sleep]

Maybe it's my social anxiety and dread of communicating with an actual person. Especially one that might judge me and I would have to perceive that.

I used to wish I could just drop off all my journals (when I did journal) and, they would provide feedback on them! In a way- wouldn't that be more effective? There may well be less holding back in a journal. Less attempts to present a certain way. The more authentic us.

Similarly, I wonder if the 'character' we reveal here is similar to one we would in therapy. I imagine we are more able to be honest here although again- maybe less so. Depends who we are trying to impress or conceal things from I suppose. What do you think therapists would make of reading our threads here? Would they actually consider some of us beyond their help I wonder.

The major difference I imagine is being able to be honest about ideation. From what I've seen, some therapists won't even tolerate mention of it. Which makes no sense to me but, still.

Do you think some would be shocked? Those who see therapists, how much do they really know you- do you suppose?

 

[martyrdom]

You can just ask them to do this. A lot of them wouldn't be against it.

I have traumatic mutism, so that's kind of what I have to do. I communicate with my therapist through pieces of paper I write on, sometimes gestures, etc.

 

[Unlucky777]

I just wish that a therapist would be of help to me lol. I've tried talk therapy for over a decade with various therapists and it just doesn't do it for me. Some people it works for them.

I made the mistake of telling a therapist about CTB and it did not end well for me. Be careful with them, they may take action that will fuck with your freedom. There are a lot of variables that go into it so be careful is all I'm saying on what and how much you disclose to them

 

[Forever Sleep]

You can just ask them to do this. A lot of them wouldn't be against it.

I have traumatic mutism, so that's kind of what I have to do. I communicate with my therapist through pieces of paper I write on, sometimes gestures, etc.

That's interesting. I didn't realise they would do this. I imagine they'd still want to see a person though although- maybe not with so much being online now.

It's not something I'm actually considering now. I'm not interested in recovery now but still- that's good I think. That they will consider different approaches.

 

[martyrdom]

That's interesting. I didn't realise they would do this. I imagine they'd still want to see a person though although- maybe not with so much being online now.

I have to see mine in person, yes. I am allowed to cover a lot of my face though due to my fears and trauma. If you want them to read your journals, what would probably happen is they read them and maybe ask you questions along the session about stuff you have written. But a good therapist will be really accommodating of things you need to be comfortable - you lead the therapy, you make the decisions, they are there to serve you. If something works or doesn't work for you you can tell them. It also depends on the specialties they have and the types of therapy they offer.

I go to therapy by force, I wouldn't if it were my choice. But it's not really the monster that people here tend to imagine, at least with a good therapist.

 

[NormallyNeurotic]

I've read out vents from here and other places to my therapist for feedback. They still required I at least be on a video call, but a good therapist will totally work with your needs!