Hello,

I wish I had a dollar for every time someone told me my troubles will be over if I just quit thinking too much. You sound so very much like me not so long ago.

I want you to know that during my first appointment with my psychiatrist and my therapist I sobbed the entire time. I sobbed before the appointments, too. I was terrified that no one would believe there was something wrong with me. My parents and others had always told me to "suck it up, don't think so much and get on with your life" so much, that I didn't know pdocs and therapists recognize these major signs of distress.

When you make your appointment just tell them you want a consultation. They probably won't ask for any specifics over the phone.

Please know that if you cry, you won't be the first and you won't be the last person they have seen cry. It's quite normal. It's quite human, and it's quite ok.

I wish you well,

January