I've been going for two months and honestly I'm not feeling much different. My therapist seems nice enough but sometimes I leave sessions feeling worse than when I went in because we're dredging up old stuff. I'm paying good money for this. Is this normal? Should I give it more time or find someone else? Part of me wants to quit because it's just adding to my stress right now.
Therapy is weird at first because nothing changes overnight. But if you're not seeing anything after a couple more months, might be time to find someone else.
Two months is still pretty early. Therapy isn't always instant results. Sometimes it takes a few months to see the shift. Have you talked to your therapist about whether you feel like there's a connection? That's important.
Stick with it a bit longer if you can. I've done therapy before and the real stuff usually hits after you get past the surface level. But also if you don't feel like you're connecting with this person, it's okay to try someone else.
I'm in therapy now too and honestly the first couple months I felt the same way. Keep showing up. Eventually you realize you're processing stuff differently even if you don't feel it in the moment.
The nice therapist might not be the right therapist for you. I went through three before I found someone who actually clicked with me. Don't settle if it doesn't feel right.
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Two months is still pretty early. Therapy isn't always a quick fix, but sometimes you have to try a few different therapists to find the right fit. If something feels off, it's worth exploring other options.