Posted by Karen_kay on March 10, 2004, at 8:08:00
In reply to does age matter in therapy?, posted by CareBear04 on March 9, 2004, at 19:52:53
I've always believed that if you face your problems at a younger age, it's easier to change the habits, as they aren't as ingrained in your psyche. Like, for instance, if you have negative thought patterns then it is easier to change them while you are younger, since you haven't had them as long. I guess it depends though on what you're going through. You wouldn't be in therapy unless you have a reason and I highly doubt your age has much to do with it. Why not take a look at why you don't talk much.... Is it because you are like me and refuse to acknowledge that you have problems? Or, are you just shy? Or do you feel like you are whining? Why not bring it up to your therapist and try to explore the reasons as to why you don't like to or feel that you can't talk much. I know when I first began therapy, I was intimidated by a man sitting across from me, wanting to know my "innerthoughts" and I felt he couldn't give a rat's caboose. I learned over time that he did care aobut me and I began to open up more and become THE PERFECT CLIENT... Ha!
Try exploring it with your therapist. You may be surprised how much you have to say!
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