Mental Health
It's important to manage expectations going into therapy.
Some patients expect that they will experience a full recovery with zero symptoms. This expectation is unrealistic because we all experience uncomfortable feelings from time to time -- even those of us without mental health issues.
Others cannot imagine a world where their symptoms are no longer debilitating. For these people, therapy might feel like a wasted effort. As a result, they may not give therapy their all and won't feel its positive effects.
The definition of success in therapy is not a complete lack of symptoms. As Whitney Goodman says, it's knowing what to do when symptoms arise -- and, most importantly, showing yourself compassion when they do.
Being hard on yourself when you have symptoms of anxiety or depression will not help you overcome them; in fact, it may make symptoms worse. That's why an important part of our holistic therapy process is teaching you how to engage in positive self-talk to encourage and nourish yourself through the healing process.
To learn more about the therapeutic process and what you can expect, contact Life by Design Therapy today.
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