"No way, I'm not crazy!"

By Jonathan TranPham, founder of reflect

Years ago when my roommate first suggested I go to therapy, let’s just say I didn’t respond with the most open mind.

I’d always been an advocate of therapy and have even recommended it to friends.  But I never considered it for myself.  

"BAD ENOUGH" FOR THERAPY?
I was sure I wasn't "bad enough" to need therapy. I was functioning overall and was used to managing stress solo.  Sure, work was pretty hectic, and I wasn’t sleeping well -- but most of my friends had stressful jobs.  And yes, I was frustrated with dating -- but who actually likes the dating scene in SF?

I knew I theoretically could benefit from therapy, but I was reluctant to even consider it.  I was worried going to therapy would mean that I was weak or even worse, broken.

Looking back, I’m so glad my roommate pushed me to try.  

She made some great points.  I go to the gym 4-5x a week to stay physically fit, why shouldn’t I work on my mind too?  And going to therapy was like going to the gym for my soul.  

More than anything, hearing her personal personal experiences in therapy helped me understand what therapy actually was -- and what it wasn’t.

I decided to give it a try. ​

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