First Session

[alliz-rag]

What should I expect? I am scared...

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[Kim]

For the first session they usually collect some information about you and talk about why you are there. I've been going for over a month now and I still get a little nervous about going myself. It's that fear of the unknown.

 

[intothelight]

Hi Alliz-Rag,

Welcome to the PTSD Forum. The fact that you made an appointment and are seeking treatment is very positive. It is normal to be nervous and scared, but the first visit is usually some sort of assessment and introduction. The therapeutic relationship develops over time.

Wishing you the best.
Debbie

 

[alliz-rag]

Thanks Debbie and Kim,

It wasnt as bad as I imagined. I attempted to "tap in" during some questions but found it hard to talk about my experiences and feelings without getting emotional.

All I can do is continue to grow.

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[Kim]

I'm so glad to hear it wasn't as bad as you were fearing. I've found that, in my case any way, my imagination tends to think things will be worse than they turn out to actually be.

I've found that there are some topics that I sometimes avoid during the sessions. I have no idea why I do, I just do. So what I've been doing is when I know I've avoided a topic I write about it when I'm home and give it to him the following week and then we talk about it. I figure it's not going to help any if I keep avoiding topics, right?

 

[alliz-rag]

That sounds like a great way to do it. I express myself via poetry (I guess a version of notes in an attempt to "tap in") too but I dont think I would ever let my therapist read it.

Its too close to me...my words and expressions.

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