Comments by "Robert Morgan" (@RobertMorgan) on "Why Do Therapists Not Understand Male Depression?" video.

  1. Right, I'm saying all the stuff im saying not to just say it, to be heard, I can do that in my bathroom or on a podcast. No, I'm coming to a professional to hear my issues and give solutions. I don't hire an engineer to consult about this structure I need work on and he listens to the problem, takes a look, and says come back 15 more times so we can talk about it. No, they look at the situation, ask clarifying questions, then draw up a plan to deal with the issue, and follow through until it's solved. That's what I expect from therapy, like taking my car to the shop or having construction done. There's a problem, a process to solve it, that work, and a follow up and maintenance. How hard is that for mental health? And if it's not working, try something else! I see people bang their head against the wall for decades with therapy and fail.
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  2. It's like, the SOLE REASON the go to therapy is being provided actionable solutions to my problems, wtf else would anyone be there for?
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  3. It terrifies me that people do anything that is not solution based. If something isn't in service of some goal, any goal, why are you doing it?
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  4. The one time I tried therapy was in high school, mandated by the school. The therapist or whatever he was was ok at first, then I go to a session early and walk into him recounted my notes to the principal and the guidance counselor, telling them what I'd said, how they should deal with me, what's my deal, and I was out. That was all assumed to be in absolute confidence. The fact it wasn't cost me all faith in the institution.
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