Nervous about Therapy

[lilly1700]

Hey guys, it been a little while since my last post. The last couple months my depression hit some new lows in reaction to some shitty personal circumstances. I’ve never been to therapy before it a couple of days ago I decided to give it a try and made and appointment for Friday with therapist a friend of mine sees. I know it’s a good step forward but with every day that passes my anxiety about going is beating so much worse. I feel like I need some outside reinforcement to remind me of the good that could be for me to get my mind off of imagining all the ways it could go wrong. Like what if I get there and just don’t even know what to talk about? What if I don’t like the therapist? I don’t know... I’m not going to back out now I know that, but I’m still VERY anxious. My hands have been shaking all say and I’ve started hyperventilating twice. I’ve been trying to keep busy to get my mind off of it but it not been very effective.

[Joeyman]

Hello Lilly, I feel your pain. Deciding to go to therapy is a step in the right direction. I remember the first time I went to therapy. My brain found all sorts of obstacles but once I was done with my first session, it was almost magical. I finally understood the reason why I was suffering. Now let me answer some of your questions. It doesn't matter if you don't know what to talk about; your therapist will figure that out. If you don't like the therapist, there's always someone else who is more suited for you. In the meantime, when you get anxious, watch a sitcom; it will get your mind off things. Whenever you feel like it, you can always post on this website. We are here to help you.

[SirGrits]

Hey lilly, hang in there. Follow through on this plan. When you get to the other side of the session, you'll know how silly your reticence is. And Joey's right, it's on your therapist to get what he/she needs for diagnosis, not you. I mean think about it. If we could self diagnose, therapists wouldn't have a job or a need for all that schooling. What you're dealing with is best handled by a professional, try and let go and let him/her do his/her job. The pressure for this session isn't on you, now try and let yourself believe that.Prayers.