Saw the psych...What to do now?!?!

[imperfectionsrme]

Well, went to see the psychiatrist the movement disorder specialist referred me to. It seems like they both pretty well agree that I've got Tourette's.
We did talk about my depression n such. Didn't make another appointment to see him again, although he did say that he would be happy to make himself available if I felt it necessary or if things got bad again. (Didn't mention that they are already starting to get bad again.) He did suggest I try therapy again to help me to cope n such.
I'm just not sure how I feel about it. Therapy is really hard for me because I don't talk with others face to face about my emotions n feelings n such. But apparently, that's part of the reasons he thinks I should try it again.
I just don't know what I want to do. I would like to give it another shot, but I'm afraid that it will end just like it did before... I won't be able to put much effort into it because I'm too afraid to open up and be honest about how I'm really feeling and what's really going on inside of me and then it won't help much... I just don't know...

[roiben]

Tourette's is a big diagnosis to be given and I imagine that all of the things that come with it, like how you feel about yourself and how others may react are worth discussing with someone - whether this is a professional or not is very much up to you. There is no amount you have to speak to be worth giving it a try, as it could be that you find someone who is better able to approach how you are feeling and that you feel more comfortable talking with.

I can say that you are not the only person who thinks therapy may possibly not be helpful as they are bad at actually open up - I am just another such person and I know many other people on these boards can hold a hand up to say they have felt the same at some point. That is not to in any way reduce the feelings you have - more to say you are not alone and there is some friendly advice and support here for you every step of the way, whatever your decision.

Be gentle with yourself.

Roiben x

[imperfectionsrme]

Thanks...
I'm thinking I might go ahead and give it a go... I just got to find someone and hope that I can pay for it cuz my insurance won't...

I just feel like maybe I should have been more honest with the psych yesterday.

[roiben]

I don't think anyone can say everyone in one appointment with a psych, and I think they should know that and take it into consideration.

Well done though, for going and saying what you did - as it is rarely easy.

I hope you are able to find something that will help - Are there any charities or organisations in your area that may offer counselling or therapy?

Roiben x

[imperfectionsrme]

Well, the thing is... I didn't tell him the most important things... and I didn't tell him that things are actually getting really bad... And I don't go back to see him again.
I don't know of any places that do that...