How long does it take for you to get most of the benefits out of therapy?

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Will therapy make me worse?

Feeling worse after starting therapy is absolutely normal.

How long does therapy last average?

Therapy can last anywhere from one session to several months or even years. It all depends on what you want and need. Some people come to therapy with a very specific problem they need to solve and might find that one or two sessions is sufficient.

How long should I be in therapy for anxiety?

The length of therapy will also depend on the type and severity of your anxiety disorder. However, many anxiety therapies are relatively short-term. According to the American Psychological Association, many people improve significantly within 8 to 10 therapy sessions.

How long does it take to feel better with therapy?

The number of recommended sessions varies by condition and treatment type, however, the majority of psychotherapy clients report feeling better after 3 months; those with depression and anxiety experience significant improvement after short and longer time frames, 1-2 months & 3-4.

Is it normal to feel worse after starting therapy?

Now you’re feeling awful, maybe worse than before you started therapy. It is actually normal to occasionally feel bad or worse after therapy, especially during the beginning of your work with a therapist. It can be a sign of progress. As counterintuitive as it may sound, feeling bad during therapy can be good.

Should I quit therapy when the going gets tough?

Even being busy all the time can be a defence against stopping and risking feeling a feeling. So can wanting to quit therapy when the going gets tough. Once the therapeutic process wears down these defences and while we work through the emotions they were defending against, we feel worse because we’re now feeling the original pain.

How do I deal with the “worse” feelings in therapy?

If this is just a response to discomfort and working in therapy know that the “worse” feeling will pass and know that it means you are changing and doing what you set out to do in therapy. Allow yourself to feel. It is important to be mindful of the feelings and not completely run away from them. They are informative to you and your therapist.

Is it normal for my symptoms to flare up during therapy?

This is completely normal to happen at some point and various points along the therapy journey. Change is uncomfortable. Chances are it is a GOOD thing that you are experiencing a slight increase of symptoms. It means you are moving outside of your comfort zone and the work is happening.