Therapy

I've been thinking recently about therapy, psychologists, and psychiatrists.

Whilst in the Black Hole, there was much talk of therapy and therapists and how much they help.  Now, I understand how much help counselors can be; it's not that I disagree. It's just that I know, no matter how unbiased and objective a therapist claims to be, their own values undoubtedly affect their advice.

And I would much rather have someone I know well and who knows me giving me advice rather than a professional stranger. Just sayin'

But who knows. Maybe in a few years I'll be a place where I feel that someone with professional conflict resolution and critical thinking skills could help me is an appropriate avenue for me to take to get the help I need.  And then I think about how many people I already know with those skills who are friends of mine.... The lesson here is: become friends with people with communication skills so they can counsel you for free. Working smarter, not harder. ;}