Therapy questions for lcsw

[Freida]

What I want from therapy:

That is perfect!!!!

 

[bento]

Not to overload you as you have been given so many great suggestions here. You might
think also what kind of style you like: i.e. warm and engaging vs something more
analytical and quiet? I found that promptness wasn't an issue but a cluttered office was.
A lot of people would feel the exact opposite. It's about whatever will help you feel at
ease which will help facilitate your progress.

 

[MrMoonlight]

Thanks everyone so much for your time, energy and guidance. I read the posts daily to keep myself on track. Im just now getting out of bed as it's been "one of those days". Everyone has been so kind and thoughtful.

@Freida I think I will just print the "i want" brain dump and give it to my t. I need to give myself a break as I feel I'm at my limit.

 

[Freida]

I second that idea!

 

[MrMoonlight]

You might
think also what kind of style you like: i.e. warm and engaging vs something more
analytical and quiet?

That's a great thought, thanks for posting it. I think I would prefer the warm type so that is something I will be considering today.

Thanks @Sandstone , I guess I'm acting like I have no choice of therapist. I will try to think things out first.

My mind is racing with worry and feelings of unpreparedness...anxiety...I feel like a boy right now. Not good...but I f*cking fight through everything so f*ck it. I am way tougher than this.

 

[Tinyflame]

It's very strong to go, and very strong to give such a list, I couldn't do that.

Good luck :hug: :tup: .

 

[MrMoonlight]

Thanks Junebug, I'm trying not to think about anything and get in the mode of just meeting a new doctor. If I get on the mental carousel right now I'll get sick again. I just need to chill...though I can't help thinking I need to edit the part about the "rope" before I give her the list. I'm not suicidal and won't hurt myself but I tend to see that future....or worry it will be my future..not sure which, probably doesn't matter.

 

[Tinyflame]

I understand, at least feeling such in our heart-of-hearts and admitting it (telling the truth), and yet in another way loathing drama and fearing getting locked up over it/ how it sounds. And knowing one part of that feeling also comes when we're down/ spent.

Maybe combine the 2 posts? The initial and the one above, and say it's uncensored and you feel like this (x)% of the time?

 

[MrMoonlight]

So I went to my appointment and am relieved to be past this initial stage. She was kind, thoughtful and someone I believe I could work with so we have another two appointments scheduled. I didn't have any trouble with losing my vision which was a huge relief. Thanks everyone for your continued guidance and support through a very difficult time in my life. I own you all and this site a debt of gratitude. I ended up giving her my "wants" list from this thread along with a trauma timeline I created starting in 1970. She seemed surprised that I was so prepared (thanks to this site and you). She said those two things will really help her in my treatment so I feel like I'm off to a great start.

*wipes sweat from forehead*

You would think a step like this would be simple but boy this stuff can play with your mind...

 

[Suzetig]

I think it's an act of bravery to take yourself into therapy - it's exposing and challenging and means being so very vulnerable. It's far from simple, if you're doing it right. Well done on getting started.

 

[MrMoonlight]

Thank you @Suzetig I have never opened up about anything in my life. She said holding that stuff in for so long can cause all sorts of trouble. She is a EMDR and trauma specialist...guess after a time talking about my stuff she wants to take me through EMDR like my Psychiatrist suggested. I am excited to put my life in some sort of order where I can understand myself and how mental health has affected me through the years.

I have so much to learn but having found this place and and taken these big steps (to me) gives me hope that I can become a better, happier healthier me.

 

[Sandstone]

I'm so glad it went well. You are showing your commitment to this already, so I should think she was as pleased to see a new client you as you were.