ooo something i can actually advise on (i hope), as i can (kinda) speak to you as a professional (as well as someone with depression/self harm issues) as i have just qualified as an occupational therapist.
i should imagine the first time the OT sees you it will be a chat about you, your situation, your difficulties, your goals, and maybe complete some type of assessment to identify issues. they will then work with you to identify goals and what you would like to do, and such like. it could be for example that you want to take a bus to visit someone or somewhere but you can't face going on the bus (sorry if this isn't a good example). the OT may help you overcome that, by grading a plan so that you build up from maybe walking to the bus stop with her to eventually being able to achieve your goal.
hope some of that is useful, and i hope your OT visit goes well
don't be afraid to ask questions about what they do, occupational therapy is an often misunderstood profession and most people are happy to help you understand.
feel free to pm me if you want to, i'll try my best to answer any questions you have.
good luck
*big hugs*
Last edited by black_cloud : 23-08-2007 at 09:59 PM.
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