what to expect

[angelwings]

I have my first counselling session booked for the 20th feb. It's an assessment apparently. To see what sort of help i need and who best to put me in touch with. Fingers crossed

[pea soup]

hi there,

it is quite scary the first time.
but VERY good for you for giving it a try.
it took me a few sessions to become comfortable.
my first session was basically letting them learn a bit about my background and what i needed from them.

i hope it goes well.
let us know if you like.
much love.
xxxxxxxxxx

[angelwings]

The lady on the phone said it was an initial assessment, so they can figure out my needs. I have to travel over 50 miles to get there, so they want to get me someone closer to home, but need to see me first to do that.

I described whats been going on...the flashbacks, the doctor trips etc and the first thing she said was ' I know you probably feel like your going crazy, but you're not, it's perfectly normal to question your stability and strength'.
God, you know once she'd said that I felt like I could take to the wing and fly. Silly huh x

[chocostashchick]

wow! good for you! good luck!!!!
i hope it goes really well - i am sure it will because it must have taken a ton of courage to ask for this help so i'm sure that you are really strong and ready for it
xxxooo

[angelwings]

thanks hon, i do hope so, I really do.

I need a step in the right direction. Four months ago I would'nt have imagined that I would feel the strength to do something like this. I'm terrified, but I know I have to confront these things.