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Psychology or Self-Deception? What’s Really Behind Seeing a Therapist
Why Am I Paying a Psychologist to Tell Me I’m Just a Normal Person Doing Okay?
I always considered myself a rationalist. Someone who believes in the power of vaccines, the laws of physics, and even psychologists. I was used to trusting science because it gave me a sense of control and confidence. Everything seemed logical — if something went wrong, there was an explanation and a solution. But times change. And with every passing year, I encounter things that defy logic. Now, some vaccine creators themselves question their role, psychologists are increasingly starting to resemble scammers, and the laws of physics… well, I never really understood them — I got a C in physics.
My first-ever psychologist was paid for by a corporation. So, I was immediately suspicious of her. But, to be fair, she was attentive. She made me play strange role-playing games over Skype, which was irritating, but after a year, I actually did feel more confident. Then, the war in Ukraine began. This period was a turning point for me. I suddenly felt like I couldn’t control everything happening around me, and I needed help again. But now I wasn’t sure if I was ready to trust psychology.
