is there any problem behind it??

This topic was created in the Cancer forum by Hawaiiangirl on Thursday, June 13, 2013 and has 4 replies.

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@Hawaiiangirl
13 Years

Wat do you think if someone has to come and see his psychologist once every week?

I mean do you think if he's got mental issues or not?

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@PuraLeo
13 Years

Just depends..

I have experience with Psychiatry, and I've seen that in situations where someone is sorting through some weighty trauma or emergent drug issue..

Often it's been because someone postponed getting treatment so long that they need intensive, regular visits. Or it can be because someone's recently experienced a major trauma, or needs help averting some self-destructive behavior that may result (or be resulting) from some major trauma.

Could be so many things. It'd be useful to know what kind of psychologist this person is seeing. It may not be indicative, but would help.

There are also people with anxiety and panic disorders, or something like PTSD, that use a series of frequent visits...

Not sure if that helps, hope so. Honestly, the fact that he's seeking help is a big positive. Only he knows the extent of his issues.. are you comfortable asking him?

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@Hawaiiangirl
13 Years

Thanks for reply,PuraLeo.

Apparently, i did ask him but the way he answered not really wanna talk further or in depth about that. So i didnt dare to ask him further.

But from what I know hes a workaholic n often get stressed with it and other things.

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@PuraLeo
13 Years

Happy to help.

Mind you, if a "workaholic" is making time to go to therapy- let alone on a weekly basis- it is likely a pressing situation to him. More than perhaps he's willing to acknowledge.

If you care about him, his issue(s) may take a while to unpack..

Not that you're asking for advice, but in my experience with these things, rather than try and delving further into when he seems unprepared to talk about it, I'd simply be supportive and encouraging when he *does* bring it up. It will help normalize talking about these things with you, while deepening trust in you. Know what I mean?