Knock me down, why don't you

It's amazing how upset it made me when I read the comment on my post called, "Getting out." He (I figure it's a he) said that because I live in the West, I shouldn't need therapy.

Now I'm much less upset by it but when I first read it, I was really, really upset. I wished I had some way to answer him. But I don't.

I just find it fascinating how strongly it affected me.

I felt like telling him that, oh, by the way, I have been in a couple of wars so better not say things before you know what you're talking about. For the record, they were wars that by me it didn't end up being too serious but at the time - terrifying.

Also, I find it interesting that he doesn't see any reason someone would need therapy if they live in the Western world. It's true that you shouldn't spend your whole life philosophizing (though truthful, do we really know what we should be doing with our lives?) but therapy isn't something that is supposed to be a waste of time. It is something that is supposed to help you function better.

I know for myself that I have so many issues I deal with constantly. I have character traits that make me have a really difficult time with life. I serious sometimes feel like I'm so low-functioning.

I'm a people pleaser. I'm extremely caught up in what people think about me (which is one of the things that made me start this blog because I was wondering if I'd be able to "be myself" if it's anonymous). I have serious religious issues and I don't know what to do with them. AND MORE! Coming soon to a theatre near you!

Anyway, if someone wants to help themselves. They are proactive about it by going to therapy, or doing whatever they think will be best for themselves, that should be looked at positively.

QE