Comments on: Why I Finally Decided To Start Talk Therapy At Age 50 https://www.thegoodtrade.com/features/starting-therapy-as-an-adult/ Wed, 10 Sep 2025 20:45:04 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 By: Anonymous User https://www.thegoodtrade.com/features/starting-therapy-as-an-adult/#comment-11490 Wed, 10 Sep 2025 20:45:04 +0000 https://www.thegoodtrade.com/?p=35885#comment-11490 Thank you Regina for sharing your story because this is exactly how I feel! I too started talk therapy at 50 after many years of putting it off. It’s been the best decision I have ever made for myself. My therapist also had me work on prioritizing self care and daily movement which has helped me tremendously on my own marathon journey!

]]> By: jenny https://www.thegoodtrade.com/features/starting-therapy-as-an-adult/#comment-11488 Wed, 10 Sep 2025 18:19:30 +0000 https://www.thegoodtrade.com/?p=35885#comment-11488 From a therapist’s perspective, working with older adults is particularly enjoyable. We (I’m older too) know our strengths and we also are acutely aware of the weaknesses we know we aren’t going to “grow out of”. Patterns are easier to identify because there are more data points. We are clearer on what is working and what isn’t and often, we’re tired of it not working enough to make changes. Older adults tend to grasp nuance and generosity more readily and it’s fun to laugh together about the curveballs life throws. We are softer. There is a deeper understanding of the human condition. There is context. I find my work with older adults moves along at faster pace and is very satisfying. Please don’t think it’s not for you just because it wasn’t much of a thing when we were kids. Recognize it as an opportunity to learn to see things differently, to recognize where you are lacking and to add to the wisdom you’ve already accumulated. Mature clients are so, so welcome.

]]> By: Hesha Patel https://www.thegoodtrade.com/features/starting-therapy-as-an-adult/#comment-11486 Wed, 10 Sep 2025 14:57:13 +0000 https://www.thegoodtrade.com/?p=35885#comment-11486 Thank you for your vulnerability, authenticity and courage Regina! The beautiful articulation of the therapist opening the door and waiving to welcome you, like a child being called in from recess – priceless!. The power of humanity! Wishing you hope, healing and fulfillment in life.

]]> By: The Good Trade Team https://www.thegoodtrade.com/features/starting-therapy-as-an-adult/#comment-11477 Tue, 09 Sep 2025 17:46:14 +0000 https://www.thegoodtrade.com/?p=35885#comment-11477 In reply to Grace.

Thank you so much for being vulnerable Grace! We’re so happy to hear that Regina’s journey has resonated with you. Recognizing the value of mental wellness and sharing that openness with family is such a powerful step!

]]> By: The Good Trade Team https://www.thegoodtrade.com/features/starting-therapy-as-an-adult/#comment-11476 Tue, 09 Sep 2025 17:43:11 +0000 https://www.thegoodtrade.com/?p=35885#comment-11476 In reply to Dinis.

We’re so glad Regina’s distinction between self-soothing and self-care resonated — it’s such an empowering shift!

]]> By: The Good Trade Team https://www.thegoodtrade.com/features/starting-therapy-as-an-adult/#comment-11475 Tue, 09 Sep 2025 17:41:13 +0000 https://www.thegoodtrade.com/?p=35885#comment-11475 In reply to Cheyanne.

It’s wonderful that Regina’s perspective resonated with you Cheyanne! Her marathon, not sprint, approach is such a valuable reminder.

]]> By: The Good Trade Team https://www.thegoodtrade.com/features/starting-therapy-as-an-adult/#comment-11474 Tue, 09 Sep 2025 17:37:56 +0000 https://www.thegoodtrade.com/?p=35885#comment-11474 In reply to Anonymous User.

Thank you for your kind words! We’re so glad you found this piece helpful.✨

]]> By: The Good Trade Team https://www.thegoodtrade.com/features/starting-therapy-as-an-adult/#comment-11473 Tue, 09 Sep 2025 17:35:53 +0000 https://www.thegoodtrade.com/?p=35885#comment-11473 In reply to Katherine.

We appreciate your thoughtful words Katherine. Thank you for reading!

]]> By: Grace https://www.thegoodtrade.com/features/starting-therapy-as-an-adult/#comment-4488 Tue, 07 Nov 2023 07:07:25 +0000 https://www.thegoodtrade.com/?p=35885#comment-4488 This article resonated with me for I went through a similar journey last year when I turned 57. Yea, better late than never. I knew talk therapy was a missing piece of the puzzle and I also thought I could do it on my own by reading self-help books, etc.. Regardless, I still felt unfulfilled so I was so glad I found a great therapist who is helping me sort through my childhood and adult experiences and learn to find peace moving forward. Initially, I was embarrassed to admit but am now open about it to my family and even encouraging my young kids and hubby and siblings as well to do it as they will feel lighter like I have. It was definitely one of the best decisions I have ever made. I learned it is equally important to focus not just on our physical but also mental wellness. Thanks for sharing your journey and I wish you the best!

]]> By: Dinis https://www.thegoodtrade.com/features/starting-therapy-as-an-adult/#comment-4485 Mon, 06 Nov 2023 17:22:53 +0000 https://www.thegoodtrade.com/?p=35885#comment-4485 Thank you for this piece. The definition between self-soothing and self-care really hit home for me! I find myself doing a lot of self-soothing because it is easy and I find myself being less stressed for a short period of time, but in the end it only makes me question my choices later and snowballs into something I didn’t want. Now I know to look at a self care approach rather than a self-soothing escape card.

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