the professional therapy I've tried (several therapists for months each at various times) has actually been a negative experience- I would go in feeling ok and leave in tears from their questioning that encouraged rumination abt my childhood & past traumas.
I've heard from other ppl who've had similar experiences- imo the conventional wisdom to defer to the professionals is wrong in this particular case... Useful advice has come from peers- sleep management, vitamins, breathing technique to relax...
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