Yeah I totally understand both of those fears- I have them too. I know that when I get sick I get REALLY sick and people tend to panic. And I hate that. I feeling like I am the cause of someones pain, fear, ect.

I think when looking for a therapist it is wise to be a little- picky. Ive scheduled several “first time appointments” in the next few weeks because I want to find someone who is experienced enough to help me- experienced enough so I dont have to make sacrifices myself when it comes to my mental health and not being fully open out of risk of “being too much” for my therapist to handle.

I think its important from the start to be as open as possible about your problems and about THE WORST that you can get so that- if they cant deal- you can find someone else without the pain of having to do so later, potentially in crisis, with a therapist you have developed a relationship with. (I had to do this, my therapist- when I got really sick- decided she was out of her league and referred me out. I have trust issues to begin with so this was hard for me. She said it wasnt my fault- but I tend to think EVERYTHING is my fault- and this situation was just lousy)

Anyways. Dont worry too much about this- because if a therapist CANT help you. Is just not skilled enough- well. If you are going to SCARE a therapist just by being honest... then they shouldnt be working with you. Any therapist who cant handle that- handle your symtpms- probably isnt a good match to begin with.

So dont worry. The only therapist you can scare away is probably one who just isnt right for you anyways.

I hope this is supportive. Its meant to be. If it isnt- if it makes things worse- I apologize.