Originally Posted by: joshersi do agree with the fact that you can disagree with me. by all means its ok, but the point im trying to get across is the fact that a therapist is a position that isn't really needed. therapy is all around you, you just have to find it. i think he was wise to come to this forum to try to explain whats in his head. its a good start. communication = key!

its all difference of opinion, and atleast in my opinion, he should get a full spectrum of ideas and thoughts, instead of the usual, visit someone who'll listen to your problems.

In principle, I agree with you, and of course I do respect your opinion- for many people, it is possible to sort these things out, but I have seen times when getting a spectrum of opinions may include bad advice or dangerous observations- the most common is for someone who is depressed to be told by a friend that there's nothing wrong and that they should snap out of it- that may be objectively true, but if the person has a chemical imbalance in their brain, they can't snap out of it and the implication that they should makes then feel even worse about themselves and worsens the condition.

But in some cases, you are right and in some cases, I'm right- either way, I was just presenting a different side of the coin, but certainly no disrespect intended in my post.

peace