Relevant background:I'm a psychiatrist. "Talking about it" and "talking with a therapist" are different, and a good therapist using an evidence-based approach

Relevant background:I'm a psychiatrist. "Talking about it" and "talking with a therapist" are different, and a good therapist using an evidence-based approach to therapy is effective. Evidence-based therapies are different than "chatting with a buddy." That said, finding a good and well-trained therapist is often difficult. In approximately 10% of people, psychotherapy makes things worse rather than better. Sleep hygiene and regular exercise are always a good idea, and in some cases medication is worth considering.