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Siwsan

(27,253 posts)
Tue Jan 10, 2023, 03:33 PM Jan 2023

I'm heading out to my first therapy appointment. Wish me luck.

I admit I'm anxious/nervous. I took an Ativan to try and calm my anxiety down enough to not come across as a basket case.

The counselor I'm seeing has some pretty impressive credentials.

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I'm heading out to my first therapy appointment. Wish me luck. (Original Post) Siwsan Jan 2023 OP
Holding you in my heart. MontanaMama Jan 2023 #1
You got this, Siwsan! MLAA Jan 2023 #2
best wishes, Siwsan! rurallib Jan 2023 #3
Just remember, the therapist is there to help you Clash City Rocker Jan 2023 #4
+ 1 nt pazzyanne Jan 2023 #21
It's a scary idea, but I think you'll find it's OK good night Walleye Jan 2023 #5
Thinking of you and sending positive vibes. happybird Jan 2023 #6
Best advice I had from friends (who'd already done their therapy): fierywoman Jan 2023 #12
You'll be fine XanaDUer2 Jan 2023 #7
Think of Carys purring... 3catwoman3 Jan 2023 #8
Sending calming vibes to you. skylucy Jan 2023 #9
Have no fear. usonian Jan 2023 #10
I think everybody should go to therapy NJCher Jan 2023 #11
Please remember to sit and rest, not drive, if you're really Ilsa Jan 2023 #13
You got this, Supergirl. jaxexpat Jan 2023 #14
Wishing all the best to you. Hope22 Jan 2023 #15
good vibes coming ur way. AllaN01Bear Jan 2023 #16
Mental health/recovery is a huge journey Victor_c3 Jan 2023 #17
You completely rock Javaman Jan 2023 #18
Wishing you calming and healing vibes. virgdem Jan 2023 #19
Be careful of strong medicine that may counteract too effectively. keithbvadu2 Jan 2023 #20
Hope you have a good session. We're all rooting for you! 70sEraVet Jan 2023 #22
Hopefully you will find a good person to help. Wishing you the very best Siwsan. Be yourself. Evolve Dammit Jan 2023 #23

MontanaMama

(23,985 posts)
1. Holding you in my heart.
Tue Jan 10, 2023, 03:36 PM
Jan 2023

Therapy can be a scary thing to begin. You're brave!!! I hope it is a good match and that you feel some calm, soon.

happybird

(5,088 posts)
6. Thinking of you and sending positive vibes.
Tue Jan 10, 2023, 03:49 PM
Jan 2023

You’ve got this. It’s uncomfortable seeing a new therapist for the first time but I’ve found the nerves and anxiety are go away when you start to talk. If not, if you feel uncomfortable with them after a couple sessions, find another one! A good fit is necessary to get the work done.

fierywoman

(8,092 posts)
12. Best advice I had from friends (who'd already done their therapy):
Tue Jan 10, 2023, 05:15 PM
Jan 2023

If you feel like you can tell this person anything I mean ANYTHING then this will be productive. Bon voyage!

NJCher

(37,681 posts)
11. I think everybody should go to therapy
Tue Jan 10, 2023, 05:03 PM
Jan 2023

at some point in their lives, even if they think nothing's wrong. You learn so much about yourself.

I went to two different therapists. Hey, back at that time my insurance paid for it and if it kept me from strangling my boss, it was money well spent.

One therapist was kind of a jerk, but the second one was really good. I still remember things she said, and this is decades later.



Ilsa

(62,210 posts)
13. Please remember to sit and rest, not drive, if you're really
Tue Jan 10, 2023, 05:20 PM
Jan 2023

upset during your session. Do some mindfulness stuff until you feel well enough to drive.

I'm speaking from experience. Best of luck to you.

Hope22

(2,606 posts)
15. Wishing all the best to you.
Tue Jan 10, 2023, 05:28 PM
Jan 2023

I hope things went well! Kitties will be so happy to see you when you return!

Victor_c3

(3,557 posts)
17. Mental health/recovery is a huge journey
Tue Jan 10, 2023, 05:37 PM
Jan 2023

You won’t notice any quick progress.

For me, after doing various treatment regimens for 4 years or so, I suddenly looked back at myself noticed that I didn’t feel all that bad anymore. I was excited about what my future could be and I was content with where I was life.

Stick with it, put it the work, and be as honest as you can with yourself and your treatment team.

Some days you will feel you’re just as hopeless as when you first started. Other days, you’ll be able to see progress.

From one stranger (with a heart) to another, I sincerely wish you the best of luck.

virgdem

(2,204 posts)
19. Wishing you calming and healing vibes.
Tue Jan 10, 2023, 05:53 PM
Jan 2023

You have embarked on a journey of self discovery and understanding of what is bothering you. I have been there and I can tell you that I truly benefited from my sessions with a competent and caring psychology professional.

keithbvadu2

(39,905 posts)
20. Be careful of strong medicine that may counteract too effectively.
Tue Jan 10, 2023, 06:05 PM
Jan 2023

Be careful of strong medicine that may counteract too effectively.

I took a Percocet for pain on my first day of physical therapy.

It disguised the effect of the pt which did not have as much benefit.

From then on, it was no Percocet.

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