[StephanieDV]

About a week ago, I knew I needed to see a therapist, I had talked about it and expressed it, but now..Tuesday coming and I feel like I don't need it now, maybe things will work out, if I just be positive..maybe things will get better in time, sort of thing..

maybe i'm just convincing myself of this..


I think it's just the fact that I have to go and tell my Doctor on tuesday that I need to see a therapist..it's extremely uncomfortable, I think i'm sort of backing out..I don't know..has anybody else felt like this?

[chaotic13]

This definately sounds like a case of cold feet. I hope you go anyway, even if you think you have worked out everything and are feeling like all that you need to do is change your attitude about something. Chances are... you've already tried the if I can just have a positive attitude approach. You've also probaby given thing MORE and enough time to work themselves out. Since you've made the appointment, I recommend just going and seeing what happens. You might be amazed by what you learn, just in having gone to the first appointment.

Hi Stephanie,
What is it, in particular, that is uncomfortable for you?
Feeling like you want to back out in therapy is very common-- even when you have been seeing the same therapist for years! It is a difficult process, and can be scary in the very beginning because of the uncertainty.

[StephanieDV]

Well I guess first I should say that I have never gone to see a therapist, this is just the first step in telling my General Practitioner? that I do need to see one. I guess what makes me uncomfortable is that fact that I think i'm telling him there's something "wrong" with me..

I have tried the positive approach before, I guess i'm trying to fool myself into believing that it will work this time..but whenever I think about taking the positive approach..I feel doubtful, I feel stuck.. it's weird.

[greter]

While it is understandable that talking to your dr about this can be uncomfortable, especially since it's the first time you've ever done it, for your dr it is something that patients do all the time so it won't be a big deal to them. They should be able to reassume you and help put you at ease. Rather than seeing it as there's something wrong with you, I'd see it as you're doing something that shows a lot of courage.

((((((((((((((((((((Stephanie)))))))))))))))))))))

Yes, I have totally felt like that, and I bet a lot of other people here have too. It was terrifying for me to admit that I needed therapy, and even once I finally decided to go, it took me months to finally make the first appointment.

But now I can tell you, honestly, that therapy is the best gift I have ever given to myself. It's hard and scary sometimes, but I know I am moving in the right direction, and I can see positive changes in my life, and I'm so glad I finally let myself do it.

You are being very brave