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Why doesn't my therapist tell me what to do?
You've said it all, and your therapist has listened to everything. And then comes the moment when you ask the question: What should I do? Your therapist replies, "What would you do?"…
Tiana Razaiarinoro
11 Jul 2026
Why is it hard to ask for help when you're struggling with an addiction?
There's one thing that has always struck me when working with patients who suffer from addiction: they almost never come because they don't have anything...
Alisée Eggermont
5 Jul 2026
The Questions Patients Ask Most Often About Addiction
It is clear that certain questions come up almost every time during the session. They do not always concern the product itself, but rather this…
Alisée Eggermont
3 Jul 2026
Why Talking Can Help You Overcome an Addiction
When someone is struggling with addiction, one question comes up very often during sessions: “How could talking help me? My problem isn’t talking…”
Alisée Eggermont
3 Jul 2026
Why does my therapist hardly say anything during our sessions?
There you are, sitting across from your therapist. You’ve been talking for a few minutes. And then… silence. Your therapist looks at you, nods, or goes “mm mm” and says nothing more. One minute. Two minutes. Even five! So in your head, the thoughts start racing: “Did he understand? Am I boring him? Is he judging me without saying anything?”
Tiana Razaiarinoro
1 Jul 2026
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