Saw a counsellor!
 

I don't really have much to say, I just wanted to share that I had my first counselling appointment a few days ago. My counsellor is great. His name is Greg, he's really easy to talk to. At first I was really nervous and quiet but after about twenty minutes I started spilling my guts! I felt better after just that first hour of talking. He seemed to really understand my urge to cut and that it's an emotional release for me and a stress-reliever. It's so nice to tell someone about my self-injury and not have them immediately peg me as suicidal or an attention seeker. I think this is going to be really good.

That's all, nothing important, I've just heard lots of people say that their counsellor/ therapist/ doctor didn't treat them very well so I wanted to share my positive experience. :-)

I'm happy for you that you found someone who fits with the first try.

Be proud for going to see a counselor.

Thanks! I am kind of proud, this is the first time in the twelve years that I've been struggling with depression/ self-injury that I've sought out help on my own.

I only saw him for an hour so I'm not certain he's the right counsellor for me, but it was a pretty easy-going session. I'll decide after a few weeks if I think I want to stay with him.

thats great news! well done on going!!! :)

That's great news, well done for going :)

That's awesome.good job for going .. He sounds like a good counselor. I agree with waiting to make sure he's the right counselor but it sounds like he might be. Good luck and job well done