For a country that has a fairly high urban
literacy rate, India still remains fairly clueless about something like
therapy. This is mainly because of the stigmas that have been deeply ingrained
within us when it comes to therapy and mental health related issues. There is a
need to address these myths at a fundamental level to truly make a difference.
Let's look at some of the most common misconceptions that people still have
when it comes to psychology therapy.
One of the biggest myths associated with
therapy has to do with the thought that therapy is only for those people who
are suffering from serious mental issues. Granted that mentally unwell
individuals do need extensive therapy but the concept in general has evolved
and expanded so much to the point where it works for everyone. Depending on the
kind of lifestyle you lead and the problems you face, therapy can in fact offer
solutions for all so us. The concept of a family therapist
is proof that a therapist can don many hats and can reach out to a wide range
of people. Another popular myth, or rather fear, that people have when it comes
to therapy is that they feel it is a never-ending process. In fact, the whole
point of therapy is to empower individuals to be able to heal themselves. The
idea is to enable people to reach the point where they don't need to rely on
their therapist and can function efficiently by themselves.
Don't let your beliefs and thoughts
influence your perception about therapists. If you are undergoing any kind of
mental or emotional issue in your life, you should see a therapist. Explain
your problem with utmost sincerity and then ask the therapist what they can do
for you. You might be pleasantly surprised.
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