If we could only vent with specialists, it is possible that we would not be able to cover such expenses, with the low salary we earn it would be almost like an impossible mission. In those cases when we would like to unburden ourselves, talking to a professional would be ideal, but the economic issue overcomes it. I remember at one time I felt that I fervently needed a consultation with a specialist, but when I started to hear the hourly rates, I had to give up and deal with the frustration. It is possible that by making the sacrifice I could pay for a first consultation, but...what about the rest, it would be something like leaving the road without starting, because for sure I was going to need more than one session. Fortunately, there are those friends who, although they are not professionals, “act” as psychologists and “relieve” our emotional burdens. I myself have played that role, moreover, here we are going to talk about those who have been the previous to the psychologist, my friend, my undoing, my best therapist.

Before choosing my venting friend, I observe if he/she can really be that person who can help me. Never right off the bat, there must be trust in the friendship, that is not reckless, of those people who use what you have said against you, that is empathetic, good person and above all that has the gift of the word. There are very good people but they are not good with words, and in my particular case, I certify that in those moments when I need a friend to unburden myself, it is very necessary that after listening to me, he extends himself with words, that helps a lot and gives me encouragement.
I have always had friends with whom I could unburden myself, some of them are no longer with me, but I still have two with whom I have a lot of affinity, a man who is my co-worker and a woman, I have known her since I was 15 years old and today I am 50. One of my friends who is no longer with me is called Maria, she emigrated to another country, she was always very empathic, I felt that when I talked to her she understood me 100% and she had that gift to talk that calmed me down. But, there is always a but, she had her limit, and sometimes she told me, “it is the most I can do, because I do not have the tools of a professional”, that made me very sad because I certainly needed more help and she could not give it to me, besides she was absolutely right.

The same thing happened with my childhood friend, she listened to me and gave me advice, but she also often told me that she couldn't do more because she didn't have the tools to do it. With my friend Frank, who works with me, we have had a solid friendship for about 8 years. He is a Christian, besides listening to me, he talks to me to give me advice and he is very good with words. Being a Christian, he includes in his words the biblical teachings, he gives a different approach to life, to see it from another perspective, to be thankful, to appreciate what we have and to trust in God.
Unlike the other two friends, Frank has never told me that he does not have the tools of a psychologist, nor that it would be wrong to go to see a professional psychologist, what he has always told me is to trust in God, who is the only one who does not fail and who always gives us a way out ... to pray more. Before going to the psychotherapist these friends have listened to me and have advised me, however, I understand that it is not good to overwhelm people with the same subject, so I try as much as possible not to annoy those who listen to me. When I have had relapses, because inevitably there are, they have had the patience to listen to me again and it is something that I value and am very grateful for.

In social networks I have found peace of mind, but not by talking to someone directly, but by following some psychologists who make videos and reels to reinforce self-esteem, as well as giving valuable advice. Watching this audiovisual material I have felt that they are the exact words I needed to hear and to a great extent they have been very useful for me.
The photos are originals taken with my Xiaomi Redmi 9 phone
Thank you for reading
A veces toca escuchar y otras ser escuchado, y en ambos casos es maravilloso poder contar con alguien dispuesto a hacerlo.
Yo aportaría que además de hacerlo con alguien de confianza, también debemos evaluar previamente cómo está la otra persona anímicamente, pues aunque sean muy empáticos, puede que en ese momento esté pasando por una situación que le impida ser de consuelo.
Si también es un buen punto, aunque me ha pasado que estando deprimida he escuchado y aconsejado a otras personas que desconocen mi estado de ánimo. Creo que en esos momentos los he entendido más, aunque cada persona es diferente y lo afronta de manera diferente. Saludos.
Saludos amiga. Es bueno siempre saber que podemos contar con una perosna que nos brinde el apoyo y nos logre escuchar en todo momento. Saludos
Si, todos necesitamos siempre se ese amigo que nos escuche y nos oriente cuando más lo necesitamos. Saludos.
Te entiendo lo de no poder asistir a un especialista para ponerse en tratamiento. Al igual que tu yo también necesito más de una consulta jajaja pero bueno, gracias a Dios cuentas con amistades que te escuchan y te apoyan. Saludos!
Afortunadamente así ha sido bella amiga. Saludos.
Gracias, @hylene74
Selectivos, pero con amistades duraderas.
Yo también tengo amigos de muchos años.
Me alegra tu participación; mil gracias.
Gracias a ti por traernos estos temas que son muy enriquecedores. Saludos.
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Me pasa nunca he ido a un terapeuta pero busco muchos postcat de personas que te ayudan a crecer personalmente y a escuchar tu interior haciendo reflexión de tus cosas aunque siempre es bueno hablar y pues entiendo tu punto no com todos los amigos siempre te puedes desahogar porque en ocaciones nuestros conflictos o incertidumbres los agotan cuando ellos no poseen las herramientas necesarias y te evitan con el tiempo.
También me gusta ver material con contenido de ayuda psicológica, pero hace falta conversar con alguien y escuchar sus recomendaciones. Saludos.
Hola @hylene. Tu amigo Frank te quiere mucho y te ha dicho el mejor de los consejos, "Confía en Dios", él nunca falla. Así amiga, Dios siempre será nuestro primer terapeuta. Y los amigos siempre serán esos ángeles que nos envía Dios para abrazarnos.
Que bonito comentario y cuánta verdad has plasmado en el. Saludos y gracias por pasar.