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When Therapy Makes Things Worse

Spending time with friends and family, exercise, and volunteer work are often more helpful than long conversations about one’s anxieties and grievances.

Abigail Shrier
Abigail Shrier
· 9 min read
When Therapy Makes Things Worse
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