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What is the obsession with therapy/counselling?

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iamfedupwiththis · 20/04/2026 09:57

Ok please tell me what is the bloody obsession on this site with therapy or counselling??

Nearly every thread I read there are people suggesting therapy for the most simple of things

Can no one make any decisions alone any more?

Can no make changes to improve their life with it?

Can no one pick up a hobby or do something for themselves without?

I don't get it?

I don't get what talking about it for years on end changes the situation.

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Vroomfondleswaistcoat · 20/04/2026 10:17

iamfedupwiththis · 20/04/2026 10:16

But Chat GPT will agree with you, soothe your ego, it won't challenge you and tell you to get a bloody grip will it?

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I know, it's dreadful. But people are using it because they don't have anyone else to talk to. Which is the purpose of therapy. So it might be shit, but it's the best they can do.

GimmieABreakOr3 · 20/04/2026 10:17

iamfedupwiththis · 20/04/2026 10:16

But Chat GPT will agree with you, soothe your ego, it won't challenge you and tell you to get a bloody grip will it?

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Which is precisely why therapy/counselling is good. Why does it bother you so much? Clearly you dont feel you need it, so why do you care if others access it? You sound judgey.

BeeCucumber · 20/04/2026 10:16

I don’t get it either. Counselling won’t change anything. What does therapy mean? Pretty much anyone can say they are a counsellor or therapist I believe, so I suppose the snake oil is available for anyone that believes it will help them.

Screamingabdabz · 20/04/2026 10:16

I agree op. And the idea that you can get ‘therapy’ and a quick fix like picking up milk from the supermarket.

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iamfedupwiththis · 20/04/2026 10:16

Vroomfondleswaistcoat · 20/04/2026 10:11

I've really only seen it suggested where it might be warranted.

But I think it's suggested so much because nowadays people can find themselves very isolated without many 'neutral' people to talk to. Friends are all very well but they have an investment, the same with spouses and parents. Sometimes you just need to talk to an unbiased person to reason out your feelings.

I suspect this is why so many are using ChatGPT as a 'therapist' too.

But Chat GPT will agree with you, soothe your ego, it won't challenge you and tell you to get a bloody grip will it?

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iamfedupwiththis · 20/04/2026 10:15

IslandsAround · 20/04/2026 10:12

You clearly need counseling. Please find a therapist.

Between working full time, learning the piano, having a social life I don't have time - what would I talk about?

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IslandsAround · 20/04/2026 10:12

You clearly need counseling. Please find a therapist.

Vroomfondleswaistcoat · 20/04/2026 10:11

I've really only seen it suggested where it might be warranted.

But I think it's suggested so much because nowadays people can find themselves very isolated without many 'neutral' people to talk to. Friends are all very well but they have an investment, the same with spouses and parents. Sometimes you just need to talk to an unbiased person to reason out your feelings.

I suspect this is why so many are using ChatGPT as a 'therapist' too.

didntlikeanyofthesuggestions · 20/04/2026 10:06

I haven't seen anything suggesting people are obsessed with it. Where did you get this idea? It sounds like you could use professional help....

TheGreatDownandOut · 20/04/2026 10:03

In fairness, I only ever see people recommending therapy in situations that may warrant it on here.

Im not too fussed about therapy culture per se, I just wish more people understood how many different types of therapy there are, that not all therapists are good and can even be damaging in the wrong situations. I read a book called Bad Therapy by Abigail Shrier that was a really interesting read on this topic.