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murphysmustread's review against another edition
3.0
Even though this book could probably be classified as “nonfiction” or “autobiography” it truly reads just like a fiction piece or even a compilation of short stories. As a future social worker, I really appreciated the fact that this book stripped away the stereotypes of seeking mental health support. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone who is looking to grow a bit in their lives.
farahsarish's review against another edition
5.0
This was a really wonderful book. Gottlieb’s insights on therapy, her personal story, and those of her patients are incredibly moving and powerful.
acsaper's review against another edition
4.0
I liked it! Lori Gottlieb offers readers a sneak peak in to the processes of therapy - both from the perspective of a treating-therapist, and perhaps more interestingly, from the perspective of a therapist-as-patient.
After a brutal blindsiding breakup sends her spiraling, Lori finally seeks out the same sort of treatment that her patients are looking for. Begging the question, "What brings you here *now*" as she notes is often a segue for her into a new patient's life.
In following Lori through her own therapeutic process, we see how the mysteries and magic of therapy unravel. How therapist and patient alike come to the couch with their familiar sets of burdens, expectations, anxieties, fears, and uncertainties. How the crippling questions that we feel we must but cannot ask are often universally shared. Does my therapist like me? Do they hate me because they're a few minutes late? Am I boring? Dull? Dumb? Uninteresting? Why can't others change? What's wrong with me? Am I fixed yet? Why not?
While more of a memoir than a self-help book, Maybe You Should Talk to Someone could nonetheless offer great comfort for anyone either seeking therapy or currently in it. Her short and poignant vignettes offer a mirror upon which many readers will likely be able to find aspects of themselves, both in terms of challenges and 'successes.' Because, of course, it's easier to see in others than to see in ourselves :)
A fun read that I'd love to recommend.
After a brutal blindsiding breakup sends her spiraling, Lori finally seeks out the same sort of treatment that her patients are looking for. Begging the question, "What brings you here *now*" as she notes is often a segue for her into a new patient's life.
In following Lori through her own therapeutic process, we see how the mysteries and magic of therapy unravel. How therapist and patient alike come to the couch with their familiar sets of burdens, expectations, anxieties, fears, and uncertainties. How the crippling questions that we feel we must but cannot ask are often universally shared. Does my therapist like me? Do they hate me because they're a few minutes late? Am I boring? Dull? Dumb? Uninteresting? Why can't others change? What's wrong with me? Am I fixed yet? Why not?
While more of a memoir than a self-help book, Maybe You Should Talk to Someone could nonetheless offer great comfort for anyone either seeking therapy or currently in it. Her short and poignant vignettes offer a mirror upon which many readers will likely be able to find aspects of themselves, both in terms of challenges and 'successes.' Because, of course, it's easier to see in others than to see in ourselves :)
A fun read that I'd love to recommend.
hollyizm's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
4.0
I'm not usually one for anything even resembling "self help" and thankfully this isn't that. Touching, at times humorous, and genuine writing that provides an enlightening perspective on therapy and the relationships between individuals and their therapists.
velee's review against another edition
4.5
Una narración hermosa de dolores, amores, amistades, y sobre lo que es estar vivo. Me pareció muy entretenido y rápido de leer, redactado más como una novela que un libro de psicología. El formato autobiografíco queda perfecto y da cuenta de como las historias de estos pacientes son también historias de la psicóloga, que la marcaron, que la ayudaron a aprender. También ver la humanidad en todos e ir sacando las capas de todas las personas y ver como van evolucionando en la terapia.
amberleighmaida's review against another edition
5.0
I have never highlighted so many lines in a book.
thebooklover5's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
4.0
etecho's review against another edition
4.0
This one took a lot of reflection, and it was interesting to listen to the perspective of a therapist in therapy while also thinking about my own therapy experience. At times I loved it and cried, and at times I just got so frustrated with the author!
But overall a net good.
But overall a net good.