My First Therapy Session.

[Hypothermia2012]

Tomorrow morning, I will be going for my first therapy session. I have no idea what to expect, I'm very nervous, I have social anxiety disorder and tomorrow will be my confirming diagnosis for PTSD. As far as I know, when I have a flash back I go really stiff and stare blankly into space, or I start to cry. So I don't really want my therapist to see me like that on the first day... I have no idea what I should expect... Any suggestions?

 

[Friday]

Turn it around. :) Instead of worrying what they'll think of you, focus on what you think of them. The first several sessions are usually <singing> Getting to knoooooow you.... While clearly the focus will be on them getting to know you, your problems & strengths, what you need help with & what they can do... Also you know you're interviewing them as well.

 

[Suzetig]

Try not to worry, your T may not confirm a PTSD diagnosis in your first session - it really is a getting to know you to see whether you can work together. You don't need to talk about anything you don't want to and you can set the pace.

 

[Hypothermia2012]

Half hour away from my session and I might be haveing a an anxiety attack. I don't really want to be high on Ativan when I meet him for the first time ..I'll update once it's over!

 

[Deleted member 29920]

I hope you are okay, let us know how it went, thinking of you

 

[Hypothermia2012]

Sorry I'm only responding now. It went well, we went over grounding techniques and how to control the panic after a flashback. He seems to know what he's doing (obviously) , I feel I could eventually open up to him about my trauma. I have another appointment on Monday! Thank you guys for your replys!