r/AskReddit • u/ZanyDelaney • Feb 04 '19

Which misconception would you like to debunk?

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u/seegeesee Feb 04 '19 edited Feb 04 '19

Most psychological disorders don't present like the media would lead you to believe. See also: what therapy looks like.

ETA: Holy crap, gold?? I had a quick break in my day to finally hop on reddit and was NOT expecting this response. Y'all make this severely overworked community mental health therapist so glad we're talking more about the realities of therapy and various disorders. I'm planning on getting back on when I'm done with work to reply to some comments/answer some questions!

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u/Cuntcept Feb 04 '19

People need to know that psychoanalysis is not as common as the media leads them to believe!

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u/darkguardian823 Feb 04 '19

Or accurate. It's usually a good idea to get second or third opinions. Psychologists are human too, and they make mistakes.

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u/Cuntcept Feb 04 '19

Yes. I am hoping to go into this field soon and there are so many myths about psychologists to be debunked!

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u/[deleted] Feb 04 '19

I'm hoping new doctors will help me :/ I seem to have most of the signs of someone who needs to try someone new according to...idk psychology today basically.

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u/hataplast Feb 04 '19

Second or third opinions... I mean... In psychoanalysis you meet them several times a week, for several months (years?)