# I Started Therapy Today
**URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-started-therapy-today/105083
**Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share
**Created:** [April 23, 2002, 1:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-started-therapy-today/105083 "2002-04-23T01:22:00Z")
**Posts on this page:** 12
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### Author:  [@Siege](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Siege)
#### Post date: [April 23, 2002, 1:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-started-therapy-today/105083/1 "2002-04-23T01:22:00Z")
Well folks, I finally did it. Last week, after about 3 days search which nearly drove me straight to the Pit, I finally found a psychologist and today I started treatment for clinical depression. It’s the first time in about 8 years, and it’s still a bit frightening, but the therapist and I are going to get along fine, I think, and this might actually work!! I can’t tell you why it was so scary, but I’m glad I did it, and I could use a couple of pats on the back. Who knows, one of these days, I might even get it through my thick head that I am a worthwhile, likeable person.
Thanks for listening/reading,
CJ
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### Author:  [@alice\_in\_wonderland](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/alice_in_wonderland)
#### Post date: [April 23, 2002, 1:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-started-therapy-today/105083/2 "2002-04-23T01:27:29Z")
Good for you. When you’re sick, you see a doctor. When you need legal advice, you see a lawyer. When you need car repairs you see a mechanic.
When you’re depressed you see a psychologist. I hope you and this person develop a good working relationship, and good for you for getting some care.
🙂
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### Author:  [@Soul\_Brother\_Number\_Two](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Soul_Brother_Number_Two)
#### Post date: [April 23, 2002, 1:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-started-therapy-today/105083/3 "2002-04-23T01:33:32Z")
good luck, go slow, and dont give up.
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### Author:  [@CrankyAsAnOldMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CrankyAsAnOldMan)
#### Post date: [April 23, 2002, 1:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-started-therapy-today/105083/4 "2002-04-23T01:51:02Z")
Good for you. Remember, it’s not your job to try to make the therapist like you, or to put a positive spin on things to show how reasonable you are. Let them warts hang out so you can work on the right issues together.
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### Author:  [@Ruby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ruby)
#### Post date: [April 23, 2002, 2:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-started-therapy-today/105083/5 "2002-04-23T02:13:46Z")
Congratulations! It takes a lot of courage to take that first step. You should be very proud! 🙂
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### Author:  [@Duke](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Duke)
#### Post date: [April 23, 2002, 5:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-started-therapy-today/105083/6 "2002-04-23T05:56:15Z")
Well done, **cj**! I started therapy myself again two weeks ago. I wish I could say the first step is the hardest, but it definately is the most important step. Good luck!
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### Author:  [@jackelope](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jackelope)
#### Post date: [April 23, 2002, 7:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-started-therapy-today/105083/7 "2002-04-23T07:52:59Z")
I have no experience with this at all, but I believe firmly in getting help when you need it and admitting that other people can on occasion know more than you. That’s got to be difficult, and congratulations for having the strength to do it.
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### Author:  [@Tansu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tansu)
#### Post date: [April 23, 2002, 10:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-started-therapy-today/105083/8 "2002-04-23T10:05:26Z")
Good on you; way to go; keep up the good work; etc.
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### Author:  [@Siege](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Siege)
#### Post date: [April 24, 2002, 1:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-started-therapy-today/105083/9 "2002-04-24T01:49:49Z")
I just wanted to say thanks to everyone who posted. I went through this 9 years ago in Hawaii, so I know it’s only the first step, but it’s one worth taking. 9 years ago, it was triage; this time, well, who knows what might happen?! (a-a-ah) 🙂
You do realize we’ve got a board full of wonderful people, right?
(Or a wonder full of bored people!)
CJ
Ducking and running for my life!
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### Author:  [@Brynda](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Brynda)
#### Post date: [April 24, 2002, 2:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-started-therapy-today/105083/10 "2002-04-24T02:01:56Z")
Hey, CJ, good for you!!! If you found therapy useful in the past, that’s a good sign. I hope you find this round helpful.
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### Author:  [@Redboss](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Redboss)
#### Post date: [April 24, 2002, 8:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-started-therapy-today/105083/11 "2002-04-24T08:12:01Z")
Hope it goes well for you. Well done.
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### Author:  [@tavalla](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tavalla)
#### Post date: [April 24, 2002, 11:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-started-therapy-today/105083/12 "2002-04-24T11:28:58Z")
CJ, congratulations. I know what you mean about the first step being the hardest, and it being a scary decision, but take it slow and steady, and you’ll get there.