[BeaFlower]

I told in my previous threads here that I really think to have OCD, but I didn't have the courage to tell to my parents that I wanted to see a psychologist. Well, today I told to my mum (with her it's easier) that sometimes I feel that I'd like to see a psychologist. I talked in a very generic way, I didn't say for which reason, and neither that I'd like to see someone soon...but I introduced the topic. I asked if for her it would be ok, and she said yes.
Now if I really want to go I'll have to touch the topic again and to say clearly that I want to see someone now...and I'll have to tell it also to my dad...but at least the first step is done.
I don't know why, but I felt that today was the right moment.
Well, I'm happy to have done it, I'm proud of it, because I was worried but I did it...but, if I have to be really honest, I could be more satisfied...because nothing concret is in program yet, I've been very generic...but as a first step it was all I felt that I could do.
I'm happy, however Thanks to everybody who encouraged me to do this. I don't know if I would have done it without you
I've not finishing bothering you, however I still have to plan how to do next step. But for a moment I'll enjoy my little success

[Altered Moment]

Good for you and glad your mum said yes.

[BeaFlower]

Yesterday I touched the topic again. But I didn't had much, to say to truth.. all because of embarrassment...I didn't ask to start going yet. But I think that my mum now has understood that I have serious intentions. She seems to see nothing 'strange' in my wish to go...probably the problem is all 'created' by me :/ But every time that I talk about it I miss the courage and I don't arrive to say clearly that I want to go. Maybe also because, however, I'm a bit anxious also at the idea to talk to a therapist, also if I know that he/she would help.
Well, another little step is done. I can't believe that I'm doing it.

[msandsm]

Good for you! Consider this: do some research on local therapists. (if you have an inpatient psych facility near you, talk to them. They usually know at least something about who's available in your area.) You should also decide whether you're more comfortable seeing a man or a woman. This might convince your mother that you feel it's urgent so see someone soon. And maybe she'll be able to bring your father on board.

I remember; I posted in one of them

Originally Posted by BeaFlower

But I think that my mum now has understood that I have serious intentions.

This is so great

Originally Posted by BeaFlower

Well, another little step is done. I can't believe that I'm doing it.

[BeaFlower]

Thanks to both!
Msandsm, what is an inpatient psych facility? So I can understand if there is something similar in my country. I'd surely prefer to talk to a woman.
I'm so anxious at the idea to make it know also to my dad...because I think that he'll be more worried for me, or at least he'll show it more, and this could scare also me.
Floating.feather, did you receive my PM?