[Tbhimscared]

I'm trying really hard to get better with my depression, anxiety and OCD but I find it so hard to tell my therapist the things I'm ashamed of that I either think or tell myself or habits that I do. I have a lot of trust issues, and I trust her but I'm scared she'll think I'm crazy or something along those lines. When I try to bring things up I get scared and change the subject or simply stop talking. HOW DO I TALK TO HER!!?

[subtle lights]

Hi, I can relate somewhat with this, I've been seeing my therapist for a short time and I feel that every time I get overwhelmed by anxiety when going there.
What I did is that I told him that I feel I can't be open the way I wish to be because I have this fear that he would judge me or laugh at me. This helped, to make him aware of my fear, even though I still have issues opening up.

I think if you tell her about these fears, it really helps. First it brings acceptance to whatever is happening (that it is okay to not trust or feel afraid to share or just feel unable to do it for now), and that is very soothing. Then slowly you migh start to feel safer to open up, but don't rush it. (though I know how it feels to just want to put everything out there in one push...)

[*Laurie*]

I understand how you feel, I think. Lately I've been realizing that there are some things I haven't told my pdoc because I'm afraid he'll secretly laugh at me. But without all the full information our therapists and pdocs can't really help us. I think that once you share your fears they won't seem quite so big.

[20oney]

Hey! I too can relate to this. It does take time to really start to open up. As said above, letting your therapist know about this is a good way to start, they're then able to reassure you and help to hopefully make it a little bit easier and comfortable for you.

The thing that helped me, was writing the stuff down that I needed to say. You then have the option to show them what you've written or read some of it with them. Even if you just acknowledge to them that you have brought with you some notes, that might help the process, and ease you into eventually revealing whats on the paper.

I hope you're able to open up a bit more soon! It's a daunting process, but ultimately, will provide you with some relief and the support you need

[MickeyCheeky]

I bet a lot of people can relate to this.. perhaps try to write it down? You can show them or read it out loud. Or maybe you can just tell him that you have problems opening up, and you can find a way to work around it together.

We're with you