Lee Gutkind Quotes

In 1973, I broke off from the therapy and decided I could go through one of those episodes on my own, in my house. I found there is no real need to be locked up. I found that I was able to use that kind of awake dreaming that you go into during insanity and look at it and live with it and relate to it and become friends with it.

I've said before, I've always had difficulty with anxiety and depression. I've been on medication for it since I was about 18 years old, varying degrees of medication. I've had big ups and downs with it and very bad periods.

I don't know if speaking to a therapist is right for everyone.

I think music can be therapeutic and a really positive thing, but that seeing a therapist is the best form of therapy you can get.

When I was in drama school, I really got into a dark place. I went to a therapist - it was really helpful to have that dialogue with someone. So I understand anxiety.

For many people who face anxieties, depression, trauma or grief that dominate their lives, a vital source of support may be a counsellor or psychotherapist.

I see a therapist once, twice a week sometimes.

I am not a therapy person, but I understand what therapy does. It's a way of translating dark thoughts into something manageable.

Because of my bipolar disorder, I tend to these mixed states, which are depressed but loud and agitated. So I can be terribly irritable. I go to cognitive behavioral therapy in order not to yell at my children.

There are people who have benefited from therapy without being confronted with the past at all.

In New York City, everybody goes into therapy.

I am actually going to two therapists right now. I don't know, I actually feel like therapy has just made me more uncomfortable.

I think the smartest thing for people to do to manage very distressing emotions is to take a medication if it helps, but don't do only that. You also need to train your mind.

If you have a relative who's lost interest in everything and doesn't get out of bed, who doesn't care for things they used to, can't imagine anything that would give them any pleasure, don't fool around with it; get therapy, get help, get medication if that's right for you, or talk therapy, or something.

Positive psychology is not remotely intended to replace therapy or pharmacology. So when depressed, anxious or in panic or post-traumatic stress disorder, I am all for therapies that will work. Positive psychology is another arrow in the quiver of public policy and psychology through which we can raise wellbeing above zero.

My therapist taught me why I behave in certain ways and not to feel so pressured.

I think if I took therapy, the doctor would quit. He'd just pick up the couch and walk out of the room.

I've always been interested in intellectual history and in psychology, and anxiety is obviously something that's been a big part of my life.

Ever since I gave up therapy, it's my only time with a captive audience.

I went into therapy several times, but it rarely made an impact.

I think that therapy is great and can be incredibly helpful.

I try not to do too much self-analysis apart from when I'm actually paying $170 an hour for it. I try to keep it in the room.

I'm generally known as a happy person, but years ago, I suffered from panic and anxiety. I've learned to manage the fear and pain.

I have been working with people on an individual basis for years to help them break habits and deal with anxiety. I've helped people with everything from fears, phobias, and stress right the way through to eczema - anything that is governed by our psyche and inner psychology.

I never thought I'd be somebody dealing with anxiety or depression.