I think my friend needs therapy.?

Question:

My friend has a mom and a sister going through divorce,(I happen to know that the mom has done some things to help the divorce along, but all my friend hears is her moms side of the story so...) (the sisters hubby is verbally abusive) she's been asked out 3 times, only to find out it was a dare. She listens to the news about Rapings and everything. and she is very wary of guys now, and I totally undstand why, however, she is afraid of ALL guys, she doesnt want to talk to them, and she's told me that when a guys comes up to talk to her, she wants to punch him. the only way she controls these feelings are by burying herself in drawing, she is an amazing artist, but I am really worring that this is turning into an illness. She wants to be single all her life, and I just dont know if this cold be considered as an illness, and if she would need therapy, any advice would be great right now please

Answers:
Coming from a guy who understands these things, I think it would be best if she does find a therapist to talk to. I understand that a lot of guys are on the downside, but some guys are very helpful and considerate towards other people. Even though this may be true, she is not in a state of being where this will feel to be true. Drawing is a VERY good thing. It's good because she has a way to release her feelings besides letting them all get jammed up inside of her head. It's best she lets them out in a more positive way, which is just that. Better then punching guys whenever one gets up close. But, she should not bury herself into her own mind and these drawings. As a friend, help her loosen up a bit by hanging out with her. Watch a favorite movie with her, spend a day at a local park or beach. Having close friends by and shoulders to lean on are what she needs most. A therapist will be the extra boost that she needs. A therapist's job is to listen to what the client is saying and to help them come to conclusion that works best for themselves. A therapist has no emotional connections to the client, and that is why it would be a good idea to talk to her about it. Hope this has helped. :)

-Adam

i think she needs too see someone too talk about her feelings that can help her like a therapist, i think she needs to go because if she is that afraid or wants to hurt them then she needs to let her feelings out to a expert and they might be able to help

Hope this helps ;)

I think my friend needs therapy.?

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