I've been seeing a psychologist for therapy since December for anxiety...she's mentioned once possible dysthymia as well. I see her every few weeks (plan on every 2 but sometimes it's longer due to appointment availability since I need evening appointments).


I'm not sure if it's making a difference. I'm using more strategies, but overall I still feel just as anxious, lost, blah, and just...you know. I feel like part of it is that I have trouble opening up and explaining myself. I'm not good about changing the subject or bringing something up if she's not already asking about it. She also tends to do a lot of the talking, helpful stuff usually, but still. I've also been annoyed sometimes for saying things like "you'll meet someone" (regarding anxiety over being still unmarried) and I wanted to say you don't KNOW that!

I just feel like there's so much going on in my brain that I need to spit out, but I can't. I'm not bold enough to say that, so how would she know? I feel like I'm worse than she thinks I am, but how do I know what she thinks?


This is my first experience with therapy so I'm not sure if the sessions are typical or not, and/or if my struggles are due to my own mind working against me and just needing more time, or because she's not a great fit for me. Don't get me wrong, she's very nice, I like her as a person, nothing unethical by any means I just don't know. I'd hate to switch (and honestly don't know how long it would take for me to bring that up, lol) and just wind up in the same boat - or even further back since I'd be starting over with someone new.


Thoughts?