I just don't understand.....

[dclem]

Why do people go to counselors for depression, when chances are the counselor had never experienced depression?

I had depression for most of my teen and early adult years. I was put on medication, which I stopped taking. I was offered counseling a few times, but I always told the counselor to mind their own business and never went. It was only through the power of God that I have been able to overcome it.

I don't believe God expects us to live out our lives depending on a pill or advice from an unsaved person.

 

[MrFreshdew]

perhaps in meeting another person is a good thing

 

[rushingwind62]

well, that is your option. For me, it helped having someone to talk to who knew everything about me. I can say they knew everything because I told them. Maybe meds didn't work for you but they have worked for me and many others here on cf. I'll not bash you for going the route you did and I hope you won't bash me for going the way I did. I have now graduated from counseling and no longer have to go. But yes I am still on meds and always will be because I see the difference they make.

 

[Debi1967]

Recovery is a place for Christian peer support and help and not for professional care. Therefore these things are considered off topic:

• Promoting yourself as an expert
• Diagnosing
• Offering treatment of any kind to other members
• Prescribing over the counter remedies
• Discouraging someone from taking prescribed medications, getting professional services or using hotlines or crisis lines
• Discouraging the use of the Christian faith to cope with problems and struggles.

Please notice the highlighted portion of this Guideline used here in Recovery ....Please do not discourage anyone from getting professional care and advice