A therapist might just change your life forever.

Weaskedmembers of theBuzzFeed Communityto tell us the best thing a therapist has ever said to them.

Note: There isn’t one “typical” therapy experience.

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“Hearing negative messages from my family about my sexual orientation and religious views messed me up badly.

She also said, ‘You are fucking precious period.

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Keesha Sharp on "Empire"

“I’m someone who always puts what makes me happy on the back burner.

My therapist looked at me and literally said, ‘Fuck shit up.’

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“I often struggle with feelings of guilt due to PTSD and anxiety, so I apologize excessively.

My therapist told me to replace ‘sorry’ with ‘thank you.’

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A woman sits on a couch, leaned forward with her hand on her forehead, appearing stressed or deep in thought

They aren’t traits you’re born with or not.

They all take practice, and you have to actively involve yourself in the learning process.”

zkye

5.

Two people are seated, with one holding a clipboard and pen, seemingly in a discussion or therapy session

But you will not lie for him.

She was truly incredible.”

malloryrosie

6.

A man sits on the floor looking down, surrounded by moving boxes, with two children in the background

I had to do a lot of work to be happy, and it’s a choice every day.

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“‘Your relationship with your mother isnt as good as you think it is.

A man sits on a leather chair wearing headphones, eyes closed, seeming relaxed in a modern home setting with shelves and a hanging lamp in the background

It is okay to be angry and hurt, even though she protected you from your abusive father.

You are not a bad son.’

I havent had a suicide attempt since I have faced that.

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“When I came out as a lesbian demigirl to my current therapist, she was super supportive.

She even said she wanted to update my forms to include gender, sexuality, and pronouns!”

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9.

This helped me realize that most people arent paying that close attention to me.

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10.

“Using the word ‘always’ can be dangerous.

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11.

She said, ‘Look at where you are and look at where you started.

The fact that you’re alive is a miracle.

Stay alive, and that will be enough.’

It was a good cry.”

colleend9

12.

“My therapist told me that my self-doubt is a reflection of my own parents fear.

Hearing that put my whole life into perspective.”

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“Don’t let the potential thoughts of others affect your actions or the way you feel about yourself.

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15.

It gave me the confidence to push back and stand up for myself.”

vaelorn

16.

“I go to therapy and during one session, we talked about my crippling social anxiety.

She said that if I ever feel like I need to leave an event, just to do it.

If those people don’t understand, then I shouldn’t be their friend.”

scorpio_moods

17.

“You’re supposed to be sad sometimes.

It’s a natural human emotion that everyone experiences.

Sadness becomes a problem only when it pushes every other emotion out.

It blew my mind more than I’d like to admit.”

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She told me, ‘Happiness is like putting clean sheets on your bed.

My mind was blown.”

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Note: Some submissions have been edited for length and/or clarity.