Do I need therapy before starting out?

Ragondux · 2017-10-12T11:50:52+00:00

struggling with depression, suicidal thoughts and anxiety.

Yes, you need therapy. That's nothing to be ashamed of.

TheXXL · 2017-10-12T12:53:25+00:00

Yep, best way to get better is to see a professional. Like ragondux said, no shame in it either, it's just a sickness, and who would for instance be ashamed of having a flu...

If therapy is going well, you will get a more positive outlook on things and probably start approaching girls anyway, just try to get better and everything will go it's way.

pm_me_malware · 2017-10-12T14:07:54+00:00

You would greatly benefit from a therapist/psychiatrist combo. Every negative thing you listed I have felt. The way you can know for a fact this is a disease, is that I had all my shit together when I was as depressed as you. Brand new house, sexy long term girlfriend, muscle car, gaming pc, guns, but I still HATED MY FUCKING LIFE. The disease caused me to self destruct and I ended up going to jail, losing my perfect future wife to other dudes, list goes on. Dont leave it be and go down a path of self destruction, just get help which is usually just a pill every day and some spreadsheets to keep track of your health/life better.

timetochange465 · 2017-10-12T14:24:04+00:00

If you go to college there might be a free therapist service at your college. Someone told me about it, that it changed his life talking to that therapist.

galactic_fury · 2017-10-12T15:05:06+00:00

Hello,

I'm a 21 year old (virigin) male, underweight and 6'2" tall and been struggling with depression, suicidal thoughts and anxiety. I can't do this anymore, I am getting worse and I have to change before I get deeper down this rabbit hole. I consider myself ugly and I have really low self-esteem, I think I might be a bit delusional as well (Often times I think that people are laughing at me, or are disgusted). I'm especially scared of women, I never tried to approach because..anxiety I think? Scared of Rejection or worse. I have only a little bit of experience because I got approached a couple of times (made out once, thats it) but I was too scared to try anything.

I joined the gym last week and I'm reading this fashion advice subreddit currently. I don't want to life this shit anymore but I don't know if I can pull myself out of this without professional help. How do I know if I need therapy? Has anyone of you been in a similar situation?

Thanks.

As others have said, yes you do need therapy and find a therapist right away.

That said, don't expect things to change right away or anytime soon. There is no magic bullet. Its hard for a reason.

recyclablebanthas · 2017-10-12T15:50:31+00:00

been struggling with depression, suicidal thoughts and anxiety. I can't do this anymore

Seriously, seek help. There really is no shame in it. I did group therapy when I was younger. Looking back on it, it was one of the best fucking things I ever did.

trpmkb12 · 2017-10-12T13:27:53+00:00

Sounds like you're taking the steps to improve your situation already :). Definitely talk to someone too.

TheFrayneTrain · 2017-10-12T15:30:51+00:00

Yeah I'd see a therapist for sure. Maybe even group counseling. My town has a suicide prevention/anxiety help group.

donttouchmykicks · 2017-10-12T20:40:16+00:00

I consider myself ugly and I have really low self-esteem, I think I might be a bit delusional as well (Often times I think that people are laughing at me, or are disgusted)

typical social anxiety. find a therapist that teaches group cbt and stick with it even if you want to kill yourself. drugs won't fix that (they might help with depression though).

NunoHimself · 2017-10-12T17:02:45+00:00

Depression (+ actual delusion where you see a lot of dark scary shit) isn't that bad, I got it and got over it without therapy. Honestly, just stop bitching and it goes away. You feel like shit probably because your life is shit. You're not doing what you wanna do. As far as "game" goes, pm me and I hook you up with professional help for free (only talking to OG). Just be aware that you're a hard case newbie, it'll be harder for you at first, but you'll go further (pendulum effect). Anyway, fuck your brain, just do whatever the fuck you wanna do, if you can think of it you can do it. Some Jeffy's beautiful words of love for you... https://youtu.be/rphADGVw8GE?t=14m9s

Title	Do I need therapy before starting out?
Author	ChangeInY
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Date	October 12, 2017 11:48 AM UTC (8 years ago)
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