seeing a therapist meanz ur accepting the fact that "yeah therez a problem and ur affected by it"...not seeing a therapist / not accepting that ur having problemz is not an issue related to desi ppl only...itz a general problem...ppl with "high" self-respect usually don't like to discuss their problemz and upz & down with any1...not even with their family...so how they will share all this with a total stranger...i know therapistz can help a lot...thatz y they are there but they simply cannot drag ppl into their office to help them...further the person shud be mentally prepared when it comez to seeing a therapist...sometimez ppl agree to c a psychologist / therapist but still throughout the whole course they try their best not to disclose the problem thatz bothering them...whtz the use of having such fake sessionz if therez not progress?...
Alf Allah Chunmbay Di Booti...Mere Maan Vich Murshad Lai Huu..
Naffi Asbaat Da Paani Mallaya...Har Raggay HarJai Huu
[Sultan Bahuu]...
I have been visiting a therapist for few years now, and it has helped me a lot, all because I am good enough, I am smart enough, and gosh darn it people like me.
Well on a serious note, us desis might not go see many therapists, but fortunately due to closely knitted families and always over looking elders we have enough counselling in our lives to deal with our problems.
Indeed many a times, amateurish advice can mess us desis even more, but we usually do get sound advice. Besides, who is to say that a professional counselor is going to be our messiah.
Wise to resolve, and patient to perform. --Homer
Re: Therapy
Muzna i came across one of your very first threads...an interesting point you raise about why people don't see therapists to discuss their problems be whatever they are, surely talking to somone about your problems of any nature can always be helpful and gives one solace in knowing that their are people out there willing to help.
Re: Therapy
I think part of the problem is that (esp. in desi families) everything needs to be perfect. If someone finds out so and so is seeing a therapist, obviously something is not perfect and oh, how the relatives will talk. It's sad really.