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Originally Posted by Rohag
Yes, certainly. Concise, clear statements that fit on one page would be helpful for both you and the therapist. It's also helpful to inform your therapist up-front that you have or may have difficulty communicating with them. They need solid information to do their job, but they should adjust to your communication challenges.
A therapist who places the entire burden of clear communication on you is...less than ideal.
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Thanks for the input Rohag, I really appreciate it... been a god send to actually talk to people like yourself and get a perspective from our side of the pond as it were (in contrast to professionals or those who have no clear understanding of depression).
With regards to your last line, I think the two therapists I saw were as you say 'less than ideal' but from different angles. The first I actually liked but she ended up doing most of the talking and even if I'd wanted to I found it hard to get a word in haha (reminded me of my wife :hashface: )
The second (a guy) was just one of those people I wouldn't normally get on with in a social scenario, let alone a professional/client situation. Was 'laid back and condescending' and would hardly talk unless I did first.... led to many awkward silences and leaving me feeling like 'why am I even bothering?'
I know it's going to be hit and miss sometimes... so I will have to stop shooting myself in the foot by doing a 'sod this' thing. Writing some notes will help a lot I think and if I don't get on with the next person I will speak to the Dr to see about seeing someone until I do.