[I_Love_Pink80]

Yesterday morning, I had my first session with the T that I was referred to. She was an indvidual one. My husband and I went in and it just was SO odd. She had the big old couches, no pictures on the wall, not a thing. She was a you know what on the phone when I made the appointment and we got in there and she looked at my information sheet. Then just DOVE right into question about my mood swings. There was no "how are you? Nice weather, I'm so and so". NOT A THING!!! I freaked out and my husband was freaked out so I picked my purse up and said "You know what, I can't do this" and walked out and left. Took a drive then came back to pick my husband up 5 minutes later.

Back to square one....

Next appointment with a new T who sounds SO nice on the phone is Monday (6/20) at 5:00.

I still feel like a walking weirdo....

[Perna]

Sorry you did not like the T. It can take awhile to find one we feel comfortable with.

[Indie'sOK]

That's very strange, but I'm glad you walked out instead of making yourself sit there for the whole session talking to someone you aren't comfortable with. Hopefully the new T is much much better

[I_Love_Pink80]

Made me feel like I was in a prision being attacked.

[Indie'sOK]

What did your husband say about her?

[I_Love_Pink80]

Originally Posted by Indie'sOK

What did your husband say about her?

He said he was freaked out and was actually counting down the questions till I walked out.

[Indie'sOK]

Originally Posted by I_Love_Pink80

He said he was freaked out and was actually counting down the questions till I walked out.

That's good that he went with you...sometimes it helps to have a second opinion.

[I_Love_Pink80]

Originally Posted by Indie'sOK

That's good that he went with you...sometimes it helps to have a second opinion.

Yes it does. He is going with me next week too. I wouldnt be able to do this without him.

[Indie'sOK]

Originally Posted by I_Love_Pink80

Yes it does. He is going with me next week too. I wouldnt be able to do this without him.

Sounds like the new T is much more friendly...hope it goes well for you

[I_Love_Pink80]

Originally Posted by Indie'sOK

Sounds like the new T is much more friendly...hope it goes well for you

Me too even though I feel like a walking weirdo having to go see a T.

[Indie'sOK]

Originally Posted by I_Love_Pink80

Me too even though I feel like a walking weirdo having to go see a T.

Therapy is for the person that wants to feel better and could use the help of a trained professional to help her reach that happiness. Nothing to be ashamed of...all kinds of people with many, many unique issues seek therapy.

[I_Love_Pink80]

Originally Posted by Indie'sOK

Therapy is for the person that wants to feel better and could use the help of a trained professional to help her reach that happiness. Nothing to be ashamed of...all kinds of people with many, many unique issues seek therapy.

Wish I felt like that

[Indie'sOK]

Originally Posted by I_Love_Pink80

Wish I felt like that

It takes time...focus instead right now on finding a therapist whom you connect with and feel comfortable talking to. The rest will come in its own time.

[I_Love_Pink80]

Originally Posted by Indie'sOK

It takes time...focus instead right now on finding a therapist whom you connect with and feel comfortable talking to. The rest will come in its own time.

I think I found one. We will see on Monday.

[Indie'sOK]

Originally Posted by I_Love_Pink80

I think I found one. We will see on Monday.

Hope you'll keep us updated

[I_Love_Pink80]

Originally Posted by Indie'sOK

Hope you'll keep us updated

I will

[PTSDlovemycats]

Hope the next T is much better!!

[siljie]

This post makes me a little nervous since my first T session is today buuuut good luck!

[I_Love_Pink80]

Originally Posted by siljie

This post makes me a little nervous since my first T session is today buuuut good luck!

I didn't mean for that. If you are not comfortable, walk out and find another like I am doing : ) Good luck!

[I_Love_Pink80]

Originally Posted by siljie

This post makes me a little nervous since my first T session is today buuuut good luck!

Let me know how yours goes k?

[dizgirl2011]

Originally Posted by I_Love_Pink80

Yesterday morning, I had my first session with the T that I was referred to. She was an indvidual one. My husband and I went in and it just was SO odd. She had the big old couches, no pictures on the wall, not a thing. She was a you know what on the phone when I made the appointment and we got in there and she looked at my information sheet. Then just DOVE right into question about my mood swings. There was no "how are you? Nice weather, I'm so and so". NOT A THING!!! I freaked out and my husband was freaked out so I picked my purse up and said "You know what, I can't do this" and walked out and left. Took a drive then came back to pick my husband up 5 minutes later.

Back to square one....

Next appointment with a new T who sounds SO nice on the phone is Monday (6/20) at 5:00.

I still feel like a walking weirdo....

Hey ,

that T didn't sound very personable, I think she would scare many people off! At a first session most T's know how hard it is for the client and do what they can to make the client feel as comfortable as possible. It sounds like this T is quite abrupt! I am very glad to hear you were able to arrange an appointment to see someone else and I think thats also a brave thing for you after how today felt! I am pleased that this other T sounds more positive!

[I_Love_Pink80]

Originally Posted by dizgirl2011

Hey ,

that T didn't sound very personable, I think she would scare many people off! At a first session most T's know how hard it is for the client and do what they can to make the client feel as comfortable as possible. It sounds like this T is quite abrupt! I am very glad to hear you were able to arrange an appointment to see someone else and I think thats also a brave thing for you after how today felt! I am pleased that this other T sounds more positive!

Me too!! I am kind of curious to see how next Monday will go. I just printed off the paperwork sheet I have to fill out to bring in next monday. I am going to sit down with my husband to fill it out.

Wow, that lady doesn't sound like she has any interpersonal skills at all!! Sounds like a good thing you are not going back. I'm glad you have your husband's support.
Its great that you're going to try again with a new T. I really hope it goes MUCH better. (I had to try out EIGHT T's before I found the right match... but don't worry, you will find somebody!!)

[I_Love_Pink80]

Originally Posted by SarahMichelle

Wow, that lady doesn't sound like she has any interpersonal skills at all!! Sounds like a good thing you are not going back. I'm glad you have your husband's support.
Its great that you're going to try again with a new T. I really hope it goes MUCH better. (I had to try out EIGHT T's before I found the right match... but don't worry, you will find somebody!!)

I really don't want to go back to another T but my husband thinks it's best. I have a feeling he thinks I am crazy but he says I am not.

[skeksi]

I'm impressed that you left. That's trusting your instincts! I spent a whole year seeing a psych I was not comfortable with before I realized that I could choose to see someone else, but I knew in the first five minutes she was not for me. You did great!

I hope the new T works out better for you.