Finally, 1st Therapy Session Is Done!

[GenerousMoon]

Had my 1st therapy session on tues 9/20. I was officially diagnosed with cptsd & anxiety. This is something I already knew. My meetings will be once a week for 6wks, then it will change to every other week. Therapist was very nice & laid back. I was very nervous & couldn't sit still. Felt like a little 5yr old waiting for a bowl of ice cream. Afterwards had a terrible migraine that did not go away until about 10pm that night. Just glad i was able get through the session without having a panic attack.

I am not looking forward to telling my complete story. I have hidden everything deep down inside for so long. There are no emotions left to move on with my life. My facial expressions are completely blank. Never told my therapist about my suicidal ideation. Going to wait until feel more comfortable. We pretty much went over my family tree( which is very large), symptoms, anger issues, anxiety, & my social phobia.

 

[Panda Bear]

Congratulations! I hope it continues to go well for you. Getting started is half the battle.

 

[Deleted member 34328]

Good for you! It's true that getting to that first seasion is half the battle. (i had to be driven to my first appointment and never made eye contact the entire time...)

Actually, recognizing the need is huge too!

YAY for you!

Don't rush ahead and try to imagine anything other than what it was. One step at a time.

 

[GenerousMoon]

Thank you. Yes, it was extremely hard. Giving the therapist one word answers because I was so nervous. There are many things I need to work on.