Life changing effects from a Vipassana retreat?

[spiritcore]

Can a 10 day Vipassana retreat have positive life changing effects? My therapist recommended it to me. My intentions:

-Facing my demons

-Being liberated from trauma

-Enhancing my creativity

-Overcoming fear of rejection

I have meditated for years. When I get into that peaceful state without thinking much, I often feel pretty uncomfortable. Like the peace is scary and kinda boring. It feels so foreign to just be at peace.  When the bell rings im often like "finally!!", like ghasping for air after being under water.

My therapist said it could really help me face my demons. Its a part of me that believes its not that powerful for some reason, than lets say psychedelics. Any thoughts? 

[Yimpa]

Don’t expect the retreat to permanently resolve all the points you mention, but you will likely have more clarity into them. I say go for it with an open mind and see where it takes you!

[ZenSwift]

It's an important step.