When you start therapy, you hope for quick relief — but sometimes things get worse before they get better. This is called zhoršení při terapii, dobové zhoršení příznaků během psychoterapie, které může být součástí hlubšího zpracování emocí. It’s not a mistake. It’s not your fault. And it doesn’t mean therapy isn’t working. In fact, when trauma, long-held beliefs, or buried emotions start rising to the surface, your mind and body react — often with increased anxiety, sadness, or irritability. This is a normal part of the process, especially when working with trauma, hluboké psychické zranění, které může být uložené v těle i mysli a vyžaduje opatrné zpracování or changing deeply rooted patterns.
Therapy isn’t about feeling better right away. It’s about becoming more aware. And awareness can be painful. You might start remembering things you’ve pushed away. You might feel more emotional during sessions. You might even feel worse with your family or at work. That’s because therapy is shaking up old systems — the ones that kept you safe, even if they were unhealthy. When you begin to question your beliefs about yourself, your relationships, or your worth, it’s natural to feel unsteady. This is why terapeutický proces, strukturovaný a individuálně přizpůsobený průběh psychoterapie, který vyžaduje čas, bezpečí a spolupráci needs to move at a pace you can handle. If it’s too fast, your nervous system shuts down — not because you’re weak, but because you’re protecting yourself. That’s why stabilizing before diving deep matters. Techniques like grounding, breathing, or creating an inner safe space — things covered in posts about stabilizace, psychologické dovednosti, které pomáhají udržet pocit bezpečí a přítomnosti během intenzivní terapie — aren’t optional. They’re essential.
Some people stop therapy when they feel worse. Others push through and find breakthroughs. The difference? It’s not about willpower. It’s about communication. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, tell your therapist. A good one won’t brush it off. They’ll pause, adjust, and help you build stronger anchors. This isn’t failure — it’s feedback. Your mind is telling you something. And therapy works best when you’re both listening.
What you’ll find below are real stories and practical insights from people who’ve been there — from how to recognize when a worsening is part of healing, to when it’s a red flag that something needs to change. You’ll learn how to talk about it, what to expect, and how to protect your progress. This isn’t just theory. It’s what happens in real therapy rooms, and it’s more common than you think.
Psychoterapie není vždy bezpečná. Může způsobit závislost, zhoršit emocionální stav nebo přehlédnout fyzické onemocnění. Zjistěte, kdy je terapie škodlivá a jak se chránit.
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