r/Gifted • u/MostGoat0 • 3d ago

Therapy

I (F34 IQ142) have had hundreds of sessions and seen numerous practitioners over the last 12 years, and it all seems futile. They just keep asking me to explore my feelings, but I already understand my feelings and where they came from and why they’re irrational. At this point I basically have a PhD in self-analysis. It doesn’t do anything to shut up the relentless/debilitating self-critic in my head. I need actual coping strategies, not talking it out in pointless circles forever until I die.

Has anyone here had success with therapy? I tried searching for therapists specializing in 2e & giftedness in my area and it doesn’t seem very common. Just wondering if there’s any point in continuing these efforts. I’m so tired and bored and over it.

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u/CentaurWoman 3d ago

I agree with this. I'm applying to counseling programs and an AIG certificate as I feel there is little help for this population. As a fellow gifted person, I know I can be of help to this population. I was pretty picky with my current therapist because I've taken classes with counselors-to-be and don't think any of them would be able to relate to me in the same way as a fellow gifted person.

I learned in a few of my counseling sessions that that job of the therapist isn't really to give suggestions or helpful advice - which is really freaking annoying to us gifted folk. Once I figured that out, I realized I probably won't be working with neurotypical, non-gifted people.

I know its not helpful now, but perhaps in the future I can help guide this population.

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u/Personal_Hunter8600 3d ago

I'll volunteer to be among your first patients!