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Common myths and misconceptions about therapy and the truth about them
Therapy is often looked down upon and people feel that there has to be something seriously wrong in one’s life to compel them to take therapy. Have a look at some such myths about therapy.
Life is tough, with constant challenges, peer pressure and the hurry to succeed, it can be a bit too much to take. At such times, when life becomes too complicated and overwhelming, opting for therapy is normal and common. However, sadly therapy is not perceived in a good way.
Though times are changing, there are still many myths associated with taking therapy. Blame it on the lack of awareness or its depiction in films or just prevalent stereotypes. A person who is taking therapy is often looked at with pity and people are left wondering what went so wrong in his life. Here are some such myths about therapy.
People who take therapy are “Crazy”
There is this belief among people that those who take therapy are mentally ill or weak or simply crazy, only people who hear voices or have lost control over their life go for therapy. Contrary to this, people opt for therapy to change a certain habit or to deal with the stresses or for personal growth.
We can solve such problems on our own
Since therapy is considered to be expensive, which it isn’t, people often think that there is nothing that the therapist can tell them that they don’t already know. They believe they can solve their problems on their own and don’t need a third person to tell them what to do.
It goes on forever
It is believed that therapy goes on forever. But it is usually in the person’s hand to decide when to start and when to end it. Depending on the reason, a person might eventually feel that they have now healed and can end the therapy. Most people though, take therapy for a long time because they feel it helps them in growing as an individual.
We will “snap out of it” eventually
Just like people believe that they can solve the problem on their own, they also believe that they can “snap out of it” in a jiffy and don’t need therapy. They believe that it is just a matter of time that they are feeling low and they will eventually bounce back. But taking therapy can help you in talking to someone and in deciding the correct path for you.
