Can you tell your therapist too much?

I paused the video and looked around for my cat. My cat is fine, it was your cat.

I can relate, I never know what is part of my depressions vs part of my personality since I've had it most of my life.

the cat meows bring me joy

i wish i had discovered this channel when i was 12 years old. I hit the lowest low of my life. But i never got help because i was scared of myself and i was scared of what people would think. Im glad to be doing better but i wish i had really talked to someone about it instead of hiding it every day

Volunteering with my church really helped with my depression! I believe it was the fact that I was working beside other people who truly cared about me, while serving other people and I wasn't focused on my self.

R.e. The second question I think it's possible to feel as though you've shared too much but that's natural when you're telling them your inner thoughts and feelings because it makes us feel vulnerable. But as long as you can trust your therapist to be understanding of that delicate information then you can get through it and it should ultimately help therapy.

I had written a paper about just one of the episodes of my abuse and let my therapist read it. I thought he was going to cry but held it in until I left. He said it was the most disturbung thing he had ever read and he could see why I have the attitude that I do toward some people. To a degree you can say or write too much to your therapist. It was a long time before I wrote anything to him again about the abuse. I should say something that specific and detailed. These are things I have never shared with anyone before; it is a very hard thing to share something with someone and then wonder if they are judging you about what was perpetrated against you.

1)  It is possible to do something you love TOO much, to the point one gets bored of it, or it even feels like it's another job.  When I feel like I'm not enjoying a hobby or something I generally like to do, I step back for a little while.  2)  A psychiatrist/therapist is there solely for the patient.  Anyone trying to help somebody is only as good is the information given them.  Be as honest as possible; remember, you are spending your money and your time for the help.

She said we may feel like shit but we are getting better, okay? 😂 I love it. Thanks Kati!

I just found out about your videos. and you are just amazing! I can see your empathy in your eyes and voice, its extremely comforting. you are SO good at your job! 

So many of these topics & questions are such a relief to hear about.

"I'm holding it myself, because my kids are watching hockey". Priorities! Love it! :D

Hi just wanted to say i love your videos and i wish you were my therapist lol you always explain things so clearly and without judgement. Always make so much sense and stay on topic very well :)

Lol the cat in the backround is the story of my life

I relate to question #1 completely! I have often asked myself the exact same questions. Like that person mentions I make myself keep going to events or activities I am involved in but completely relate to not feeling enjoyment and watching others be more passionate. Thanks for answering these questions!

One of the things that helps me a lot with depression is to find a cause you believe in and fight for it or do some volunteer work. Basically, find something where the happiness of others is dependant on you. This gives a strong sense of purpose and you may find yourself having fun despite the task being grueling because you know it's doing good.

Thank you thank you thank youuuuuuuuu!!!!! I was looking for this 😥

I just watched requiem of a dream so nice to see Kati Morton now. ❤️ The movie was so heartbreaking.

You are helping me so much

Awwww I love cats especially my baby. She helps me battle my demons of depression and anxiety.