Intense emotions such as sadness, anger, fear, or despair may occur during therapy. Bringing up and processing deep-seated emotions can be stressful.

In some cases, there may be temporary healing crises that may be accompanied by heightened emotional awareness and uncertainty. However, these crises can be considered part of the change process.

Some people report temporary physical symptoms such as fatigue, headaches, or muscle aches during therapy.

Therapy can have an impact on relationships. It is possible that relationships with other people may change as you work on your personal issues.

Dealing with personal issues may cause you to question yourself and your choices. This can be associated with insecurity.

Sometimes conflicts with others may arise during therapy as you change and redefine your boundaries.

During therapy, you may temporarily withdraw and become less socially active in order to focus on your personal processes.