Deb Gripp
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Lori Gottlieb:
I'm thinking about talking to a therapist. I am ashamed about it and will not tell anybody. Why do you think people are so uncomfortable with the concept of talking to someone about a problem? Do you think I can resolve my problem (former best friend has distanced herself from me) in just a few sessions?
Lori Gottlieb
I think people are ashamed because they don't realize that other people are experiencing similar feelings or find themselves similarly stuck/sad/confused/anxious. They feel alone in their experiences (and spend too much time on social media, which isn't, of course, what people's lives are really like). I can tell you this: Getting help is a sign of strength. It signals good emotional health, shows that you value your well-being. It's something to be proud of, not ashamed of. Also: If you've read my book, you know how I might answer the question of "How many sessions will this take?" :-)
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Mariya Manahova
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Lori Gottlieb:
I really loved Maybe You Should Talk to Someone and how you showed what it's like to be in therapy (and to be human) through your own experience and your patients' stories. I'm wondering if you can recommend other books that do a similar job? I find your book really unique and quite think of others that approach life and humanness in the same way.
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