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by codingdave
856 days ago
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Not everyone who struggles in life has a clinical diagnosis. "Just trying therapy" is akin to taking some OTC painkiller before going to the doctor. You try that first before going to the ER for a headache. Likewise, therapy is a really solid first move when something is wrong. For many people, and for many things, it will work and is the right answer. Many people go to therapy a few times, get some perspective, learn some new coping skills, and then move on with life in a better place. Now, if they try that and it doesn't work, by all means, go farther and talk to a psych professional who can diagnose them. |
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I would argue that "just trying therapy" is very much not like taking an OTC painkiller. It's more like getting in a business consultant. Especially when, as in this case, you don't know what you want. Ok, not as expensive as a business consultant, since you are paying for a fraction of their time. But the incentives are similar.
It may work for some people to try it out, but I would strongly suggest deciding on advance some time limit (many therapists will resist that, which should be a red flag). It's difficult to hold to that, which is why it's good to be referred to them by another professional who can monitor progress.