I second Sailor John on the unloading thing...therapy can be very helpful in the sense that you can talk about things that you would never talk about anywhere else--IF you choose to do it! It took me a long time to get comfortable with my therapist to the point where I can talk about anything, but I got there, and in my experience, I've found therapy the most helpful outlet for me. It also helps to have a therapist that you feel comfortable with (imperative and essential to the process, I think).