7 therapy sessions don't feel any progress

I have had 7 therapy sessions and honestly I haven't had any change at all well besides feeling even more uncomfortable around my father. I feel like I just sit there and talk but I'm not really learning how to deal with things better or I find myself questioning whatever I do now. For example I don't want to over analyze why I love to help animals with disabilities, can't I just enjoy it without linking it back to childhood trauma? I don't feel any release either after talking about my childhood I have the same feelings I had prior just one more person knows about it.

I know it's not a quick fix but I don't want to be in therapy for years or the rest of my life.

Could this just not be for me?

Hi

Sometimes things don't work out in therapy and that can be down to a number of reasons.

If it was me I would raise with your therapist that you don't feel you have progressed enough and see what they say.

I have been in therapy 7 times over the years and done various types of therapy and some have worked much better than others.

I agree with SC about CBT being a good option it also has the most evidence that it works.

Hibee

Lawchick,

When we have suffered with issues and struggled for many years we can't expect it all to be getting better in 7 sessions of about an hour. It's unrealistic. I'm sure you can see the logic in that.
Therapy is never a magic wand to get rid of your demons quickly, no matter what kind of therapy. It's often a rollercoaster. There will be highs and lows. You might experience sudden progress and then stand still again for a while. Past issues will get to the surface, they get high lighted, they will trigger you again, and will make you more uncomfortable all over again, before they can get better. It's a step at the time.

Of course we want to see results quickly, it's only human, but it hardly ever works that way. To get better we have to persevere. Don't give up too quickly.

I wish you all the best.

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