Therapy and Self Care
When someone talks about Self Care, we mostly tend to associate it with having that extra piece of cake, taking a long warm bath, or just simply dancing it out. In recent years, people have started realizing the benefits of Self Care and have made it a part of their busy schedules without chastising themselves.
Booking a Spa appointment, or taking that yoga class is not seen as indulgent and selfish anymore but, is rather considered an important way of taking care of oneself. But then why do we see Therapy and Self Care as two separate things?
Isn’t Therapy Self Care?
Why is that “talking therapy” is regarded any differently, or even in some cases is frowned upon? Why do we fail to consider therapy as a form of Self Care? And no, I am not talking about retail therapy here; I am talking about “Talk Therapy” which involves meeting up with a counselor/therapist to talk through your problems in a supportive, objective, and non-judgmental environment.
The biggest misconception that comes in here is that people believe therapy to be only for those experiencing mental health problems, well, that is not exactly true.
Therapy can also be bettering for those going through relationship problems, or any difficult life event.
Why Therapy?
Now you could counter this by saying that talking to a friend or a family member would be more advisable when it comes to personal matters like relationships. Whilst that is correct, it is not a reality everyone resonates with.
A lot of people feel more comfortable talking to a trained professional as opposed to that judgemental friend or the over-critical parent.
And since they are trained professionals, they are used to talking about every possible subject that is deemed taboo, so you need not feel uncomfortable or even ashamed.
My Experiences
It has been a year, and I can tell you that I have never felt more confident or uplifted in my whole life. I feel like this person who can take on more than she could a year ago. It was a cathartic experience.
I could talk about all my pent up emotions and feelings without having to put a filter on it.
Most importantly, I did not feel alone in my suffering. The feeling of having someone listen to me without judgment and understand me-made every day more bearable.
For me, the definition of Self Care has evolved.
If the 16-year-old me believed indulging in her favorite dessert was the ideal form of Self Care, then the 22-year-old me believes that having her favorite dessert in the office of her Therapist is even better.
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