This thread is bang on, therapy is a powerful tool and getting it only gives you more weapons to handle shit.
Also CBT is fantastic and more accessible than most therapies, but it’s not right for everyone and that’s okay! There are many approaches, find the one that fits you!
REAL TALK ALERT:
I’ve recently finished my 1st round of CBT (therapy) & waiting for my 2nd more in-depth CBT (god bless the NHS). My diagnosis & cause, which I don’t need to speak of here, are linked to my lower socio-economic upbringing, which is linked to a lot of past trauma