Please help?!
Question:
Please help?
I've recently discovered that I may be depressed/ have an anxiety disorder and am going to see a therapist this week. I'm kind of nervous about it and don't know what to expect. What should I be prepared for?? Could someone help me understand how it will go and help me ease my mind. Thanks.
Answers:
There are all sorts of therapists and they have all sorts of different personalities, so it would be hard to say what it will be alike exactly.
Therapy ususlaly begins with a get to know you period. He/she is building yoru trust allowing you feel comfortable to open up. Don't worry she won't get into why did you mom make you stand in the corner for 5 hours kind of thing... ;)
They usually ask why you are there, what do you wish to gain, etc.
I have seen a few different times over the years. Some we clicked others no. Good thing is you are NOT married to yoru therapist. If it doesn't feel right, move on.
Basically I find the benefits in a place to be totally honest and also as I have seen my current one for about 1 1/2 years around once every month, I have one objective person who can see connetions in my patterns and thinking. That is priceless.
Good luck to you!