10 risks of therapy
Two brown and white dogs with fluffy coats are lying down against a muted pink background. They are both wearing black-rimmed glasses, giving them an intellectual look. A speech bubble from the dog on the left reads, 'Therapy? Sounds risky to me!'
A lot of people are talking about therapy these days
Maybe you’ve heard a friend, or a co-worker, or even a stand-up comedian mention they’re in therapy. You might be thinking, geez, maybe I should give it a try. Seems to be helping others, after all…
Before you do, I should warn you.
There are risks
People don’t always talk about the things that could happen if you start therapy. So, I’m here to share some information with you.
Beware! Your life could change if you go to therapy!
You might…
start to understand yourself and your decisions better
start connecting some dots between your actions now and your childhood experiences
have to do some self-reflection (spoiler alert: you will!)
develop more compassion for yourself
start to want to change (***not guaranteed***)
figure out some goals for your life
feel better about yourself
start having more compassion for others
see your relationships improve
feel more fulfillment and satisfaction in your life
You should go to therapy *only* if you’re willing to risk all those things happening.
EVEN WORSE: you could be on your way to a sense of inner peace. 😱
SYMPTOMS OF INNER PEACE
by Saskia Davis
Be on the lookout for symptoms of inner peace. The hearts of a great many already have been exposed; and it is possible that people, everywhere, could come down with it in epidemic proportions. This could pose a serious threat to what, up to now, has been a fairly stable condition of conflict in the world.
Signs & Symptoms of Inner Peace
A tendency to think and act spontaneously rather than on fears based on past experiences
An unmistakable ability to enjoy each moment
A loss of interest in judging other people
A loss of interest in judging self
A loss of interest in interpreting the actions of others
A loss of interest in conflict
A loss of ability to worry
Frequent, overwhelming episodes of appreciation
Contented feelings of connectedness with others & nature
Frequent attacks of smiling
An increasing tendency to let things happen rather than make them happen
An increased susceptibility to love extended by others and the uncontrollable urge to extend it
WARNING: If you have some or all of the above symptoms, be advised that your condition of inner peace may be too far advanced to be curable. If you are exposed to anyone exhibiting any of these symptoms, remain exposed only at your own risk.
© 1984
