How long does it take for therapy to start working?
ChaoticleighGorgeous
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Jul 15, 2019
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The effectiveness of therapy is very individualized. There is no fail-proof, cover-all therapy approach that works for all individuals every time. The length of time we each need to spend in therapy before we begin feeling some sense of relief is different for every person and every circumstance. Some of us may begin noticing some alleviation of their feelings of stress after a couple of therapeutic sessions while other of us may need extended counseling before we notice any changes. Every one is different. While you and I may have experienced very similar circumstances, our reactions and feelings regarding those experiences can be very different. Relatedly, the types of therapy and length of time we spend visiting our therapists can be very different.
caringSmiles20
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Jan 29, 2015
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Therapy results depend on the intensity of suffering but some immediate relief is possible. It may take time to see the results in the cases of chronic pain or suffering.
Anonymous
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Feb 19, 2015
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It depends on the specific therapy, and the individual. For medication therapies, the delay in response varies widely between the specific drug in question. Other therapies, like talk therapy, will depend upon you, your symptoms/pathology, and the practitioner.
purplePeach43
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Mar 6, 2015
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I think how long therapy takes to start working totally depends on the person and the issue you are experiencing. I think it's helpful for everyone to see a therapist regularly (weekly or monthly). You might experience some relief immediately, but it can also take a long time to feel relief. Hang in there!
PeterNWUK
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May 14, 2015
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The effects of therapy don't stick to a strict schedule, its as unique as every individual going for therapy. Its important to find a therapist you feel comfortable with, the quality of the relationship is crucial to getting the results you want, however don't rush yourself, it could be long after therapy ends that you have that 'light bulb' moment where something clicks for you.
plushButton95
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May 23, 2015
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It depends on a lot of factors and whether you're recieving more outside support whether that's through friends or medication. When you see postive changes in yourself you'll know you're making progress!
cristiana33
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Jul 8, 2015
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Even if it may not seem like that at first, therapy is a form of relationship too. It doesn't work if both the therapist and the client are making efforts to move forward. So it's "working" as long as both are trying to make some sense of it.
starrySong95
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Sep 8, 2015
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It's different for each person, but it will never be immediate. Just like when your body gets injured, it takes time for your mind to heal.
Anonymous
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Sep 15, 2015
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It's really different for everyone. Some patients start feeling a little better two weeks into therapy, some only start to feel better in a few years. But either way, therapy is a great way to vent your feelings and problems, and if you have a really great therapist, hopefully therapy will start working sooner than later:)
Herequeerandcheering
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Nov 23, 2015
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It depends. You can't have an exact answer. Some people it can take days, or weeks, or months, years even. You can't completely determine when it will start working. When it starts working you know it will
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