I'm afraid of listeners and therapists
Hi all,
I had a really awful experience with my new therapist today. She really talked over me and made me feel unheard and like my opinion didn't matter. Now I am so so scared of reaching out to anyone. I was feeling hopeful about finally starting therapy again, but know I feel low and depressed about it and start to feel something is wrong with me. :(
Day
@Daydreamer47
Hey Day! I'm so sorry this happened to you! That must feel terrible! As other people have said, not all therapists and listeners are like that! Sometimes, it takes a little bit of time to find a listener or therapist that you 'click' with. If you want, you can PM me, and I'd be more than happy to talk to you!
@Daydreamer47 I totally know what you mean, I have met some therapists who are like that, not good at all :(
@Daydreamer47 Sorry to hear that you had such a negative experience. It sucks when you work up the courage to seek help and it doesn't pay off. Unfortunately, finding the right professional help can take a few tries. It can be exhausting, especially when you're already feeling depressed, but in the end, it can be very worthwhile! Take some time to recharge if you can, be kind to yourself, and give it another go when you're feeling ready :)
@Clouder Yes that is helpful. Thanks!
Im also sorry to hear that you had such kind of experience, and also I encourage you to find another one, with better qualities for you.
@Daydreamer47 It's possible your therapist is incompetent, and if that's the case you should consider finding another one.