I think they can be very useful tools if you let them be.

I had a psychiatrist I met weekly through middle and part of highschool. At that point though I was very reluctant to open myself and so didn't really connect with him. We mostly just sat in silence and then discussed medication dosages at the end. Overall it wasn't very helpful.

My sister on the other hand still has therapy and takes medication, and she's very happy with it. She has a more open personality and really likes the psychologist she meets.

What it comes down to is if you're comfortable with the person. If you decide to see someone don't be afraid to tell them everything, and if a particular person isn't working don't be afraid to switch.

Im sorry but there is no cure for lazy

It's worth it if you stick to your treatment and are honest with them. Also you have to make sure you find someone good - "shopping around" can be helpful to make sure your provider is compatible with you.

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They can be, it's usually very hit or miss.

Therapy helps you articulate issues you have, and gives you tools for turning those issues around.
However, you are ultimately the one doing all the legwork and herein lies the greatest problem: you need to want to get better.

I have troubles with psychologists because, half the time, I feel like I SHOULD be miserable and alone, and that fixing it would be an injustice to the world I burden with my existence. That idea is so pervasive with me personally that out of the eight therapists I've seen, seven have told me they can't fix me. The eighth was a possible narcissist who didn't do much else but tell me I was worthless (his idea was to break me down and build me back up, I have considered jumping off the overpass I took to get there after every single visit)

However, I have seen friends improve their lives with therapy, who have had actual trauma in their youth and whatnot, it depends partially on if you're capable or not.

And don't be afraid to switch therapists if you don't feel comfortable with one.