I'm a licensed therapist. AMA

You just described the emotional side, What is the work like? How do you start, what do you do during a session?

you black?

It all depends on what type of OCD we are dealing with, if it hinders you in your daily life etc. If there are special triggers that can be avoided and so on. What I would suggest is contacting a therapist, describing your ocd in great detail and my guess is you would be recommended to mix regular sessions with cbt therapy.

So being NEET since I was 14 isn't proof enough that I need help and I'm not ready for work yet?

so you might say you are therapist

I believe I answered your question further up.
Thank you for your questions.
I started my journey through university, a four year program and a one year "internship/practice" before getting your license. It may vary depending on your location. But pretty much all of scandinavia has this blueprint.

Regarding what I do in a session, it all depends on the patient and why they've decided to meet me.

For example, this year I will be working exclusively with young adults and addiction. So my work will be done from a rehabilitation center.

A session like that is based on the initial response from the patient. If the person is reluctant (which most of them are since they did not choose to come to the rehabilitation and they definitely don't want to talk about it to a "shrink"). We would probably just talk casually, slowly earning trust, reading body language etc. To build a foundation, both for me and the patient.

It would be easier to answer if there's something specific you'd want to know. Like how a session with someone who's contemplaiting suicide, someone who just lost a loved one or someone suffering from a psychosis etc.

One would think so.
Have you applied for disability benefits? What is your current situation? Also what type are you diagnosed with? Catatonic, paranoid etc?

No he had szpd I'm schizophrenia but if it's the same answer then okay

How sus Cred Forums back then n not any scree caps or vids

Newfag since 2014

how do you know you need a therapist

I mixed up your answers. Finding this very hard to do on my iphone.

Ill clear things up, for you who have chizophrenia this article may be of help:
disability-benefits-help.org/disabling-conditions/schizophrenia-and-social-security-disability

And for you with SzPD
There has to be an evaluation done.

How do I deal with a narcissistic mother she's good and nice to me at times but there is just a part of her that is too much in her own world, says whatever she wants, can be vindictive.

do all therapist hate clients with borderline?

How do I get an evaluation done? Do I go to a doctor? I find that people don't take me seriously when I tell them that I think I have SzPD but I'm 36 and I've never had a job and the last time I had a friend was back in '98. That's not normal, right? I should seek some help here?

So aren't social media huge accelerants for neurosis in adolescents?

Personally in this day and age, I would say everyone needs a therapist. Without being biased that is.
But to try to answer your question with an example:

If you feel like there are some things that you find hard to process. Things that make you feel sad, anxious or in other ways lower your mood.
If you feel like there are things you can't talk about with a close one/friends. Maybe because there's a fear of being misunderstood, judged etc.
Therapist are trained in dealing with all of the human emotions and nothing is taboo or frowned upon.

It's not just for depression as some people think.
If you've thought about therapy and want someone who listens because they want to make your heart a little lighter. Give therapy a try!

Is there a difference between counseling and therapy? I’ve been to counseling and did not find it too helpful

thanks for caring about us, op.

Do you live with her? Are you an only child? Talk to someone is my advice (go figure).
I'm guessing she wouldn't be too fond of family counseling. I'm guessing she wouldn't understand why in the world she would need counseling? (Vent to friends, family or see a professional is my advice)
We do not hate anyone who is ill. I myself was diagnosed with borderline 15 years ago,
From what you're telling me there's an obvious need to seek help. For your well being. I don't know where you live so an actual place to get an evaluation/the process is hard for me to answer. But if you're not yet diagnosed you could go to your ENT doctor and ask him to refer you to a licensed practitioner who could do the evaluation.

Personally I think so to an extent. It certainly increases the risk for those who fall in the category of already being prone to various illnesses associated with that. But I also believe that you could develop it due to. Like how you can agitate a mental illness that may lie latent when you abuse drugs.
There is. It can vary. if it's funded by the government is one factor. But counseling usually is more "general" while therapy is "we know there's a problem, we are both willing to put the time and effort into finding out what it is and start the process of overcoming". Therapy is more tailred to your needs I would say.
You got it!

how’s your night going?

Can you get me a job?

How common is the whole "mental illness" shit among teenagers, and are you aware of the cause of all of that shit?

I've spoken to other therapists personally, they all say it comes from the same source (hint, it's a website). I'd like to know what you think it is.

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I'm a guy who wants to be a girl, but being trans freaks me out. What do I do?

>But ofcourse it can be very stressful and demanding, soul-crushing and mentally exhausting aswell.
I'm changing to network administration. I can't fucking stand mental health anymore lol

Are you the guy who's married, and to whom I asked over a decade ago who the dominant spouse is, to which he responded to the effect of "We're both pretty dominant"?

Every year you should go (at least once) to your doctor, dentist, therapist, and eye doctor.

Would you care to give some advice or I'm taking advantage of your good will?

It is actually morning here! But very good.
About to head out soon, just got everything ready to head back home.
Are you referring to instagram? (facebook)
Why does it freak you out? Do you want to be a girl or do you feel like a girl?
I am not I'm afraid. Would've been fun though!

Ever deal with pedophiles? I've heard that if someone attracted to children, whether they've offended or not, talks to a therapist about it, they get reported to police.

What is your advice to a person who feels such attractions and is depressed about both this part of themselves and about the sheer hate projected from society on them?

Just something I'm curious about. Asking for a friend. Kek.

Lay it on me! I got time for one more before I have to leave!

Thanks for helping, user. I'm going to go sometime this week to a local GP and ask for a mental health assessment. Because there is something wrong with me, right? Would you agree that I haven't been living a normal life? I've been trying to get an entry level job for last six months but having to deal with people makes me just want to stay home all day. That's not right is it? Nobody takes me seriously though. I feel like I need to go on a manic rampage before someone would listen to me. Being mellow all the time makes people ignore me and my issues. All I need is help being normal not a lifetime of NEETbux.

Personally I have not. I think it varies in different countries aswell. But professional secrecy over here is different I think. You have to report some things to the authorities. I red this article a few years back that tackles the subject of shame amongs other things which would be perfect for you to read. I'll try to find it.

When I talked to psych faggots about teenage mental illness, they all claim this:
>Mental illness is bullshit among teenagers
>Majority, if not all of teenage depression and anxiety is due to attention whoring
>Even the big department faggots understand a single website can be credited for this, and it's not Facebook (although it can also be credited)
>It's TUMBLR
>Although the website is much less active in 2020, back in the mid-10s it was a hotbed for teenage attention whoring, which abused the mental health systems for badges of honor, as if being an anxious pussy has valor
>Gender dysphoria is no different, there was a 300% increase from 2010 to 2020 among teens, not a coincidence

I was wondering if you get the same data. From previous posts, I see you're from Scandinavia, maybe Sweden. I'm in the US if this is more of a regional thing than it is global.

Ok so I'm young and very successful at what I do, but I have dealt with depression (I assume) on and off since childhood. I have a couple of good friends, but I'm mostly a loner, my succes originating from the fact I get a lot of free time by myself. I don't mind this quiet lifestyle to much, but whenever I fall in love with a girl things blow up. My first relationship in high school left me extremely sad and insecure. I had relationships without being in love and they went fine. Now I'm in love with a close friend and she's just so much different and I feel so helpless. I confessed and well she kind of ignored me and life went on. She tells me her personal stuff, for example recently she liked a guy she met out at a gathering and I can never put myself in these situations. I hate being so different, like it's impossible for me to be with such an open cheery person and my insecurities kill me. I'm practically never feeling nice or not thinking about her.

Don't mention it!
I'm glad to hear! I would agree on that your circumstances are not normal and that you would benefit greatly from an assessment which hopefully leads to a diagnosis. Being diagnosed can have a tremendous affect on the individual. It takes the anxiety and guesswork right out and lets you know where to start in the process of overcoming. And with a diagnosis a therapist knows which tools to give you in order to eventually be able to do "normal things". To be able to have a normal life and not feel misunderstood.

Tell your GP exactly that. That you feel like far too many times have people trivialized your actual feelings and that it has resulted in you feeling shut out and not heard. And that you've finally regained some trust for the system and ask them to please understand that it is a serious matter for you and that it took a lot of effort for you to actually come seek help again. Seeing how they've betrayed your trust earlier.

How can human treat and take care of schizophrenic psychopath without getting mentally traumatised?

OP was pretty cool today

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I would definately disagree that it's bs among teens in general. I might feel as in recent years though depression has become a "meme". And shows like skins etc glorify mental illness which have made it almost something to strive for.

Ah! I remember us having a conversation about tumblr a few years back and looked at several "communities" within it. Where they would post pictures of scars and things alike. I can agree to some extent. I remember tumblr as a very toxic environment and that tumblr themselves had to go in and purge.

Regarding Gender dysphoria I have had the same thesis actually. It was not well recieved, let's just leave it at that shall we.

Norway actually!

But I do believe that it had a bigger impact in the states than, say the rest of the world. But I do believe we have a different type of glorification these days. Much more subliminal. Just the titles of vine/tiktok compilations and depression memes. Slowly it's indoctrinating the younger generation and could possibly be taking away from people with actual problems.

In the home? As the guardian of a family member or do you mean in your line of work?
If it's regarding a close one the simple answer is: You can't. Or more precisely, you shouldn't. As a person close to the subject being understanding in certain situations is probably to what extent one should be responsible.

If you're licensed, you have a deeper understanding and possess (hopefully) the analytical capability to analyze behaviour etc to the point where you leave out the emotional aspect of the equation.

Haha, I'm saving that picture!
I know a few people who will find it funny.

That's all the time I have I'm afraid.
If you're unsure of things, suffer from anxiety, overwhelmed by existential questions, are being bullied, feel lonely or just want an unbiased opinion about something that's bothering you? Consider seeing a therapist. It might seem scary at first but everyone working as a therapist do it because they care about you. We want to help, we want you to come to us so we can assist you. Your well being is our number one priority. Take care everyone and thank you for your questions!

Hi OP, if you're still here.
I think it freaks me out because I don't want to be someone not-normal. being judged by strangers or family worries me, and I don't like the idea of permanent change to my body. I wish I could be a girl, but I don't really feel like one I guess? I don't really "feel" like a guy either, I feel like a person and my body is just the physical manifestation of me? I'm not overly masculine but I'm tall (6'2~).

The source of my depression is my gender issues and uncertainty, and if I could solve this stuff I'd be a very happy person

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I've got a friend in the continental US who has shit she needs to talk out with a professional, but she's scared she'll be jailed for it. She's no threat to anyone, but that doesn't mean she's wrong.

I'm not from the US and don't know the rules there. Aside from a catholic priest, is there anyone who might be able to talk things out with her without it being a risk?

I don't believe helping me is possible anymore. I don't want to be a human. I am too angry and scared to function. I often can't even groom myself and have never been able to feed myself. I feel that my mother who has cared for me for 26 years would be better off without me. I would rather starve than sell my time. I think it is perverse that people think they can own land, and my best protest is to not make money that will be taxed to pay for resource wars. I haven't touched a single dollar in 6 months. I would rather not do it ever again.