First Psycoligist appointment

Bulldog · 25-03-2009, 09:14 PM

I have been feeling so sick and anxious for two days now over my first appointment, I don't even know if i will be able to talk about anything as i tend to shut down, It feels like i have been waiting for ages (reality 2 weeks) for this but now its finally here I'm confused at to what its all for, what to expect, if i cant talk will they just tell me not to come back because they cant help me if i don't tell them???? Also do i even know what is wrong and why i feel the way i do?

Help, im totally winding myself up and i cant calm down.

Katiee · 25-03-2009, 09:20 PM

Hey,
Don't be scared, it will be fine. They'll just ask you some question on your first appointment and kind of 'get to know you' thing. Then the can work out what your problems are and what they can help you with. Take care. xo.

smileemptysoul · 25-03-2009, 10:01 PM

All therapists should understand that you are nervous on the first day. A was scared out of my mind when I started and the anxiety decreased over time. Your therapist is there to help you figure out what it is that might be a problem area for you.

About not talking. The best thing in my opinion to do in this case is to tell your therapist you have a problem talking (or having anxiety about talking) but that you want help. This way he/she knows and can work on getting you more comfortable speaking. Most therapists expect people just starting therapy to be uncomfortable at first.

Don't have the exceptation of yourself that you have to have everything figured out about yourself before you go to therapy. Therapy is the place where you figure all that stuff out. If you remind yourself that, you'll probably feel a little less panicked about going.

Take care

Bulldog · 25-03-2009, 10:29 PM

Thanks for your replies, I'm feeling so bad just now everything is racing in my mind. I really hate who i become when I'm not well, i really irritate myself, I feel like I'm ruining everything around me and i dont think anyone can help me.

gotta-breathe · 27-03-2009, 12:11 AM

*hugs* i get really nervous before I go too. Its okay. They're there to help you. And they dont care if you dont talk about your biggest problems the first day, they know you need time to get to know them and trust them.

good luck. you'll do fine. just remember to breathe. and if at any point you dont wanna talk about something with them, you can tell them that. They cant force you to talk.

Bulldog · 27-03-2009, 12:28 AM

Thanks for all the hugs and support, It went well, she was really nice she asked me really simple questions (ones i didn't struggle to answer) and i am seeing her again next week, so my worst fear of being dismissed didn't happen. She suggested counseling and some drugs but we haven't really set anything out yet which is great so im not feeling rushed in anyway.

Thanks again