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SuperPig

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Aug 7, 2015
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So my first appointment is tomorrow afternoon.

I'm actually excited because no matter what I feel like it's a step that I need to take.

But today I've been having overwhelming anxiety and I can't help but think that it's because of the appointment. So much fun...
 

Rambo John J

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So my first appointment is tomorrow afternoon.

I'm actually excited because no matter what I feel like it's a step that I need to take.

But today I've been having overwhelming anxiety and I can't help but think that it's because of the appointment. So much fun...
you are taking a good step
you are venturing out and looking to learn and that is a powerful powerful thing

u got this
 
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gangsterkathryn

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Oct 20, 2015
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So my first appointment is tomorrow afternoon.

I'm actually excited because no matter what I feel like it's a step that I need to take.

But today I've been having overwhelming anxiety and I can't help but think that it's because of the appointment. So much fun...
I’m glad you took that step! I know it wasn’t easy for you.
 
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So my first appointment is tomorrow afternoon.

I'm actually excited because no matter what I feel like it's a step that I need to take.

But today I've been having overwhelming anxiety and I can't help but think that it's because of the appointment. So much fun...
It sucks bro..Youre heading in the right direction
 

tang

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Oct 21, 2015
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probably better to find an independent non-profit therapist.

it's a type of job that doesn't make you any better because of your salary.

someone who really cares and experienced in many different facets of life would be the best
 

SuperPig

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So for those of you that have been to some sort of therapist...

Did you find it hard to be honest with the therapist?

Today was just in-take so it was basically an interview. But when i was reflecting on it tonight I realized that I flat out lied to her about something. It was only one thing that I know of that I wasn't honest about as I want this to be productive and feel like even just venting to a stranger about everything will be helpful provided that I'm open and honest about what I'm saying and thinking.

I've already sent an email to correct that information and try to right that wrong but it still makes me wonder why I felt the need to deceive to begin with.

That's also going to eat me up inside and keep me from sleeping tonight as that's basically how I work as a human.

I go back next Wednesday which should be interesting as I'll have had some time to ponder and it's immediately after a family member has a pretty big surgery.
 

Tiiimmmaaayyy

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Jan 19, 2015
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Talk therapy can give mixed results. Of course part of it is that you get out what you put in. You need to be honest and open and willing to take their feedback. There are lots of people who provide therapy services, but are not helpful. Find someone you are comfortable talking to and keep it light at first until you get a rapport.

More importantly, in my opinion. Get to your doctor. Tell them you are having issues and that you are seeing a therapist. If you have always had anxiety and depression issues it isn't "situational" and you may benefit from some medications. If you aren't into taking long term SSRI's, maybe try to get some Xanax or something that you can take PRN when the anxiety gets out of control. They can be fast acting and really help when you are feeling overwhelmed.
 

SuperPig

Enjoy yourselves
Aug 7, 2015
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More importantly, in my opinion. Get to your doctor. Tell them you are having issues and that you are seeing a therapist. If you have always had anxiety and depression issues it isn't "situational" and you may benefit from some medications. If you aren't into taking long term SSRI's, maybe try to get some Xanax or something that you can take PRN when the anxiety gets out of control. They can be fast acting and really help when you are feeling overwhelmed.
I've been medicated for years. Years and years.

So this is an attempt to do what the medicine hasn't.
 

Tiiimmmaaayyy

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Jan 19, 2015
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I've been medicated for years. Years and years.

So this is an attempt to do what the medicine hasn't.
Oh, I see. Maybe I missed that part. I assume that you've tried multiple meds? Sometimes it takes quite a while to find the one(s) that work the best for you.
Hopefully therapy can help you makes sense of things. As I said, there are plenty of people providing therapy services. That doesn't mean they are good therapists. In my experience, age doesn't matter. Some young therapists have just as good of insights as some of the older therapists with more life experiences. If you don't feel like your making progress don't be afraid to change therapists until you find one that does make a difference.
 

gangsterkathryn

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Oct 20, 2015
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So for those of you that have been to some sort of therapist...

Did you find it hard to be honest with the therapist?

Today was just in-take so it was basically an interview. But when i was reflecting on it tonight I realized that I flat out lied to her about something. It was only one thing that I know of that I wasn't honest about as I want this to be productive and feel like even just venting to a stranger about everything will be helpful provided that I'm open and honest about what I'm saying and thinking.

I've already sent an email to correct that information and try to right that wrong but it still makes me wonder why I felt the need to deceive to begin with.

That's also going to eat me up inside and keep me from sleeping tonight as that's basically how I work as a human.

I go back next Wednesday which should be interesting as I'll have had some time to ponder and it's immediately after a family member has a pretty big surgery.
You already know you were going to struggle with opening up. Maybe the lie was a way to protect yourself about whatever it was? Or was tied to you desire to not be as open.


I hope everything goes okay with the surgery.
 

Too swole to control

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Oct 28, 2015
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I went to a few. Didn't get along w any of them. The one guy kept telling me I was on drugs wen I was 11 which I wasn't. He refused to believe me. He was a huge asshole and I was tired of talking to him soooooo I may have sliced my forearms up w a razor and put on a leather jacket. Then in the middle of the session I took the jacket off and blood was everywhere. Was pretty funny. They tried to commit me.

He just kept saying "what drugs are you on"

I'm 11 I'm on baseball team and run track I don't do drugs

What drugs are you on

None

What drugs are you on