[Shy1333]

Thinking on some days that I should go see someone. It other days not at all. Been once or twice, and it was always a fail, abandoned ship. I feel they disregarded what I thought the problem was, pigeonholed a diagnosis based on a questionare that didn’t include all the symptoms I wanted to deal with. Or just couldntbeven engage , be honest... meds failed except possibly Zoloft , but side effects scared me off... sometimes it’s horrible, sometimes not, always second guessing h if I’m exaggerating, because I can seem to sort of fake it, but fail in other places

[Skeezyks]

Here are links to 9 articles, from PsychCentral's archives, on when it's time to see a therapist, how to find a good therapist, & what to expect:

5 Sure Signs It's Time to See a Therapist

How to Choose a Therapist and Other Questions about Psychotherapy

How Do You Find a Good Therapist? An Interview with Dr. John Grohol

10 Ways to Find a Good Therapist

How to Find a Good Therapist

https://psychcentral.com/blog/5-tips...ght-therapist/

https://psychcentral.com/lib/underst...dium=popular17

https://psychcentral.com/lib/what-to...dium=popular17

https://psychcentral.com/blog/6-ques...dium=popular17

[MickeyCheeky]

I'd still try to look for one. It can take time to find the right fit. But once you "click" with somebody, it should get easier.

[Shy1333]

From article “ you must be able to trust your therapist 100 percent and if you cannot if you feel like you have to lie to your therapist or withhold I formatio. You’re not goi g to get any real help”

That is pretty much the troublesomeness... I want to, but I can’t seem to

[Shy1333]

How to start?

[MickeyCheeky]

Just keep looking. Try some sessions with each one and see if it's a good fit. Otherwise, move to the next one.