Circle made a comment that mirrored some of my own thoughts in a recent post: It's been a form of intense therapy that I really needed. Just to voice myself, be heard, get some feedback. - speaking specifically of this forum here at LF.
I'm 32, so I've done therapy before in the form of marriage counseling, a personal counselor, co-dependent support group (man, that was a long time ago! lol) - even a psychiatrist. The latter as a referral so that I could get a prescription while dealing with an incredible situation during my last pregnancy.
I'm sure there are good therapists and counselors etc out there, but I havent run into any of them personally. I find them to be kind of like friends or lovers - you have to meet quite a few before you find one that's a match for you (that makes you feel comfortable enough to open up, and is willing to go at your pace, etc).
I found LF to be a form of therapy too - as Circle stated. But once I really dug in to the details... and was faced with deeper issues... I seriously considered finding a therapist or counselor to speak to about it. The thought of it alone brought many tears yesterday...
I'm curious what everyone's take is on seeing a therapist, counselor, psychologist or psychiatrist. Have you done this in the past? Did you find it useful or helpful? Or do you prefer to work your problems out here at LF among friends?