[_mom2boys_]

I've only been to one therapy session back when I was only diagnosed with anxiety. Today is my first session with a new therapist since my bipolar diagnosis. Prior to today I was looking forward to finally getting everything off my chest and getting some answers and feedback. But now that today is here I'm feeling very anxious about it. I'm afraid I won't be able to accurately verbalize how I'm feeling. I have such a hard time putting my thoughts into words, especially when it comes to my moods. I've spent so much time lately obsessing over how I'm feeling so I can know what to tell her but now it's made me want to give up and not talk about it. I just want to ignore it.

Ugh, I hate being so indecisive all the time. I can never make up my mind as to how I really feel about a situation. I have no idea if this has anything to do with my diagnosis which I guess is a good thing to talk about in therapy but talking about it is so hard for me.

[cashart10]

Hi momof2boys! I'm sorry you are having so much anxiety about going today and are concerned you won't be able to put your thoughts into words. Some of that is normal so don't beat yourself up (easier said than done, I know). Do you think you could put some of your thoughts and feelings into writing? Then you would have much that you want to say on paper and you could read it to your therapist. Just an idea.

[newtothis31]

Just remember that your therapist has a ton of experience and knows that first appointments for patients are nerve-racking. They'll most likely start the session by doing an intake and asking you questions and getting your input on goals to set from therapy.