[AnxiousGirl]

Im lost right now. Like I have no doubt that my therapist is getting annoyed with me. Ive been seeing her for 8 months and I do NOT talk. Honestly like there are some sessions where we get a lot done but then there are others, more than I care to admit, where I dont speak. I'm just so afraid to tell her how I feel face to face, and yes i have tried emailing but I feel like an idiot for relying on that. She told me that it does take time to adapt but 8 months? She referred me to an art therapist to try and help me speak about how I feel but I mean I dont want to continue therapy anymore, its just making me feel stupid. Like I stress about it all week until my appointments and then go, wish I could tell her how I feel, then leave. Like I build the courage, then as soon as I get into the room I just shut off. She asks if I'm okay and I say yes. But I'm not.

I want to tell her that I dont like therapy but I feel like it'll be rude?

[sideblinded]

AnxiousGirl, I am wondering if there is a better way for you to relate to others and maybe build a bond with them. Maybe she isn't the right therapist for you or maybe you would be better in a group situation where you might feel more connected to others like you. Maybe other types of therapy would help. Music therapy or animal therapy. There is always hope. There is always an answer. I hope you find your niche very soon. Please keep reaching out for help. You will find it.

[pegasus]

Hello AnxiousGirl,

Your therapist will not be getting annoyed with you, she became a psychologist because she wanted to help people so please don't think she is annoyed. You've been in therapy for 8 months, actually this is a short time. I was in therapy for 6 years and it took a year or more before I began to trust my therapist.

You might find the art therapy to be helpful, some people find it easier to express their feelings that way rather than through words.

Your therapist will not think you are being rude if you tell her you do not like therapy, she will explore that feeling with you and this would lead to progress.