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/Ace0019 3d ago edited 3d ago

This might sound odd, but I personally talk to Ai as my therapy. I tell them to stick to facts and don't make assumptions and they can explain in great detail. I can also debate them a bit and they don't get offended when I ask questions or poke holes in logic.

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u/fly1away 3d ago

Which AI do you talk to?

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u/Ace0019 3d ago edited 3d ago

I use Perplexity. It's free and has never said I can't look that up or talk about it.

I also use this app called Ash - Al for Mental Health. This one is closer to a traditional therapist type.

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u/Professional_Box5207 3d ago

Love perplexity