[ahdm]

When I go to my therapy session, I don't talk much. I know that part of it's because I'm scared and I've always been told not to share my thoughts or feelings, but when I'm sat down and my T is sitting opposite me, I feel like I'm being interrogated, and that she'll have a go at me if I give her the wrong answer, and I clam up, it's like I can't get my words out, and I can't get my brain to work with my mouth.

Also, I've noticed that when I'm talking to people, and it could be anyone, if they ask me a question, I tend to hurriedly blurt out yes or agree to a statement before they've finished talking... I have also never caught a bus, or taxi, because I am WAY too scared to, because I get worried about the things that could go wrong, and how embarrassing it would be etc...

I HATE talking in lessons, I even hate answering the register, and I've always failed speaking assignments because of it...

So do you think this is anxiety? Or does it sound like something else?
If it sounds like anxiety should I tell my T? And how would I tell her?

Thank you in advance for your replies

[kaliope]

yes it does sound like anxiety to me. I find the best way to do it, especially when it is difficult to talk about, is to write it out, just like you did here, and hand it to her so she can read it. that way she knows what she is dealing with and can work with you from another approach that can help soothe your anxious feelings. good luck and take care