How long does it take for therapy to start working?

Everybody is different therefore therapy takes different amount of time to see progress. But you have to remember to not give up and to keep going because it will really improve what are going through.

When I first had therapy, it took a good few months before I felt any different. Infact it got worse for a while but it DOES get better. I promise.

well, sometimes it takes a lot of time. but if you've got a good therapist, you will feel so much better after every single therapy (:

At least a couple times of going, sometimes therapy don't work, it depends on how you think of yourself, if you will get better or not, if you think it won't than it won't but if you think it will than I will.

It really depends upon the person. For some, it could start right away. For others, it could take a while. It depends upon the state in which you are in when you first start.

It depends for each individual and also what we personally define as working. On the first day we might start noticing little changes or realizing what we have been doing that is affecting us and how to modify our thinking. Other times, we might feel like it takes many session before we start seing positive change. The important is to practice what we learn in therapy and to give it a few try before we decide that it isn't for us. Not everyone (few in fact) can change old habits in one day. Keep practicing.

It depends on the type of therapy. SSRIs take 4-6 weeks to see an effect typically. For CBT, there is no defined time. People all respond differently. The key is to learn coping skills, and implement them ASAP. You will see a better turn around as you make these mechanisms part of your everyday life.

I think it depends on the person. Some won't see therapy as helping, I know I didn't. But now I look back it really did help to have someone there solely to help me during my difficulties. I think everyone should try it even if you don't think it is working at the time :)

Therapy is a practice. There is no on and off switch for being able to deal with life. As you work with the tools and coping mechanisms that you learn through therapy it can certainly become easier but mental health is generally a life long practice.

Therapy works when you want it to work. Once you have an open mind and is ready to start to take the advice of your therapist, it'll start to work more.