how to survive a therapy session

user_miki · 2018-11-13T19:16:10+00:00

If therapist is a woman forget about.Find a man.

boisdevie · 2018-11-13T19:20:47+00:00

Oh so delicately imply that your parents are abusive.

MonsterHipster · 2018-11-13T19:32:40+00:00

The truth, my bitch family lied to you and I hate school so their trying to brainwash me via "therapy"

801735 · 2018-11-13T18:55:31+00:00

But what do i say?

Your truth?

play along?

Whose game? Is it really theirs? ]=)

2018-11-13T19:35:48+00:00

Hmmmm.....

“College + forced”

I imagine your parents have some kind of leverage over you?

Here’s how you shut down your therapist and parents in record time.

“Can you logically convince me of the benefit of marriage”

“I don’t see the point in friendships in this day and age; however I do have plans to network, which is not the same, to further my career goals”

If you are seriously MGTOW, you already know how to retort, reply, counter, and shut-down any counterargument to these two assertions and preferences.

If they don’t have leverage on you; don’t go.

Walker501_S · 2018-11-13T19:39:19+00:00

excuse me, but how does that work, aren't you an adult?

If you are forced, just say "hi, I'm here because I'm financially dependant on my parents and they made me come here if I want to continue receiving their financial support. The problem I have is that I' not satisfied with my major for reasons a b c and i'm considering doing x. I'm fine otherwise and I don't feel the need to discuss anything. So while we have an hour or so, what books do you like? I like a b c d".

Whatever you do, do not bring up red pill / mgtow. Then you give them "material" to "fix you".

DarkPrince007 · 2018-11-13T19:56:09+00:00

Your mom needs something to talk about to her friends. And yes, they will ridicule you. Tell your parents they're the ones needing therapy

casra888 · 2018-11-13T20:19:37+00:00

How can they force you? You have a gun to your head???

NietzscheExplosion · 2018-11-13T19:10:19+00:00

Drop out

lulz3r · 2018-11-13T20:09:26+00:00

Arrive late. Then say, “sorry I’m late; I didn’t want to come here.” Then proceed to explain why this is a waste of everyone’s time and that you had not intention of ever stepping into that office. Politely ask if you can leave or just chill for the rest of the session, break out a book or portable gaming system if you have it. Apologize for wasting everyone’s time and remind them that your parents forced you to do this and go on about your day.

DigitalScetis · 2018-11-13T20:59:31+00:00

Don't see what the big deal is about it; if it isn't costing you anything, why not go?

You said the parents "forced" you to go; so why not use this as an opportunity to tell someone how clueless they are about what you need?

To tell you the truth, that's probably what your therapist is already thinking.

Walker501_S · 2018-11-13T21:57:20+00:00

Give away as less information as possible, you don't have to answer questions you don't want to answer

TheOnlyThing-Sufjan · 2018-11-14T00:59:14+00:00

If it is a good therapist you can be honest with him/her, and simply tell that you dont have the big issues your parents think you have, but you do have some stuff you might want to discuss. For example not having friends, mabye the therapist can work on an idea with you or push you on the right path to make the friends you want to make. Basically a good therapist is in your corner (not your parents), and I would take advantage of that given support if you need it.

If however it is not a good therapist, you can notice this probabbly if he/she is more intressted in booking more sessions and wanting to find the underlying none existing problem, just leave or ask to leave. Your parents might be pissed, and then explain to them that it was not a good therapist. Job done.

MXRNate77 · 2018-11-14T01:32:44+00:00

You’re legally an adult and they are forcing you into therapy, that is wrong already.

First thing you should ask for are your patients rights which you have in mental health services. Just because your parents are making you go does not mean you have to discuss any of it with them afterwards and they need to respect that. Sounds like they have control issues.

I think therapy is good but only if you’re honest with yourself and the therapist. Also if you’re not comfortable and get a good vibe from the therapist request a different one.

betterredthenwed · 2018-11-13T19:03:30+00:00

Give it an honest shot. It can't hurt to be honest, and if you learn something about yourself then it may be worth your time.

Title	how to survive a therapy session
Author	TruePop
Upvotes	16
Comments	39
Date	November 13, 2018 6:53 PM UTC (7 years ago)
Subreddit	Posted in /r/MGTOW
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