[AnxiousGirl]

I'm 19 and I've been diagnosed with GAD. I've been seeing a psychologist for 8 months. I'm really shy as it is so it takes me a very long time to be comfortable with people. Anyways, I had a session this morning and at the end of the session she asked me if there was anything that I wanted to bring up that we didn't get a chance to, I said no. I lied to her. My week was HORRIBLE. One of the worst weeks I've ever had. There was so much I wanted to tell her but I was so terrified and also afraid of crying (she knows that I'm scared of that). So I don't know if she noticed that I was hiding something but she told me that if there was anything that I wanted to share or if something did come up then I could email her anytime I want. I don't want to email her, I want to tell her. I have an appointment next week but I'm terrified. Should I just email her about what I didn't say?

Thank you so much for reading!

[ShantheArtist23]

If I were you, I would email her. It might make it easier to face her next time. You'll get it off your chest that way, and you'll feel better.

[SeasonsConsumed]

Being afraid to say something doesn't constitute as lying. You opened up as much as you could at that point in time, theres no shame in that.

[indigoChild337]

Building trust with your therapist takes time. She knows that. As @Consumed mentioned, withholding something due to discomfort is not lying. It simply means you haven't reached that milestone yet. Do not be so hard on yourself. This is not something you should feel guilty. In fact, the fact that you were conscious of it and reversed yourself implies you are beginning to build trust with her. Remember, you are paying her to provide you with a service. Do not be afraid to share yourself. Best wishes!

[RisuNeko]

Definitely email her.

[Crazy Hitch]

(((AnxiousSadGirl)))

This is really hard for you.

I'd like to put a different perspective on this for you.

It really isn't so much that you lied.

Please forgive yourself - I think that you simply did this as a means to protect yourself.

You have suffered a significant loss.

I am really sorry that your week was horrible, I really am.

I am sorry to hear that you felt afraid of crying.

I have cried many times in therapy.

Therapy can be painful sometimes.

But one thing I have learnt from personal experience is sometimes it has to hurt if it has to heal.

I am glad that you have made the decision to tell her.

This is really brave of you.

There is a really good article here on Psych Central.

I hope that this may be of some use for you.

11 Tips to Help Manage Anxiety | World of Psychology

Please hang in there.