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Self love what they forget to tell you - episode 10
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Back with Sean talking about what helped him in his self awareness journey. The importance of seeking help prior to imploding. Becoming more proactive in your mental health journey and not awaiting a crisis situation in order to get assistance.
There is No ‘It’s Not Your Fault’ Moment – Progress Happens Gradually
Remember that great scene in “Good Will Hunting” where Robin Williams’ character hugs Will and tells him “It’s not your fault” until he breaks down and cries for the first time? After that, Will turns his life around and seems to instantly overcome his attachment disorder. The movie heavily implies he begins making use of his brilliance, stops bumming around with his friends as much and drives to California to get back together with his girlfriend.
It’s a great movie and that scene made me cry the first time I saw it. But there is no big eureka moment in therapy where you overcome your issues with one big cry. Therapy is more like a series of small breakthroughs.
I’ve had moments in therapy where I came to a huge realization and experienced a catharsis, but I didn’t immediately change my behavior and beliefs to the point where it wasn’t an issue anymore. I had to work on it outside of therapy and revisit the issue in my next session, something Will doesn’t do.
Therapy Does Not ‘Fix’ You Because You Are Not Broken
This is one of the areas where therapy and medical treatment vastly differ. With medical treatment, the best outcome is a cure where you eradicate the illness and ensure it doesn’t return. In therapy, this isn’t possible because mental illnesses, negative beliefs and maladaptive behaviors are not diseases.
“Therapy helps clients uncover strengths and learn new skills that will allow them to deal with the challenges that arise in life,” counselor “A successful therapy experience does not mean a client is cured, it means the person has the inner and outer resources to deal with the ups and downs of life.”
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