Depression is real and it should not be taken lightly. All types of mental health issues need prompt treatment because as the condition progresses the patients can even reach a point where they find it easier to just end their life. That is why it is important for family and friends to take every measure possible to help their loved ones who suffer from this silent killer.
Ana also had been suffering from depression which made her talk negatively about herself. Tired of being depressed she finally decided to see a therapist. However, Ana’s therapist had a very different idea of treating her. His shocking method made Ana share her story which went viral.
When Ana went to see her therapist she expected another long couch session where she would be asked to discuss her feelings; however, she was not ready for what happened next.
Ana’s therapist while listening to her usual chatter got up and took a nerf gun out of his drawer. This shocked Ana who asked if he would shoot her with the gun. The therapist said it was something Ana would decide.
So, Ana started to tell the therapist about her usual depressed day when she felt a foam dart on her leg. It took her a moment to realize that her therapist had shot her with a dart.
During the rest of her session Ana every now and then got shot with her dart. However, to her surprise, Ana felt much better about herself when the session ended. Her therapist had used the darts as a tool for Cognitive Behavior Therapy.
Her therapist had basically shot at Ana every time she had a negative thing to say about herself, which helped her recognize her negative thoughts.
Many of those who read Ana’s story were impressed by the creative way in which the therapist helped Ana; however, a few questioned the method and worried about getting sued.