Hello,
I'm new to this, but thought you might have some insight that would be helpful. I've never been in therapy, but am considering it. I'm not sure if I really "need" therapy and am afraid my issues aren't "bad enough." I'm terrified to make an appointment.

So, I guess my questions are: How did you break through and initially get help? What happens at the first appointment? I think I'll have a very hard time expressing why I'm there and I have this vision of sitting in silence or of running off. Does the therapist tend to ask a lot of questions, or am I expected to take the lead? Do you have to wait in a waiting room with other people?

Obviously people's experience will vary, I'm just trying to gather some information. The more I know beforehand, the less anxious I think I'll be.

Thanks!