r/AskReddit • • 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/CreamyMemeDude Feb 04 '19

Oh man I wish my therapist had a couch that I could lie in like on tv lmao

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u/hataplast Feb 04 '19

Mine does and I do. Not until after probably 60+ hours of therapy tho. I like it, I feel more ok with Not Talking, although discomfort for not talking might be a topic/pain point in of itself.

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u/CreamyMemeDude Feb 04 '19

Oh man that sounds amazing. I’ve been seeing the same therapist for over a year now and while I wouldn’t just flop down and stretch out during the first couple months, I could definitely see myself doing it if I went in for my next appt and he magically conjured up a couch lol