I have to see a therapist for anxiety problem. This is my very first time to see a therapist I don’t know what to expect. How can you tell a bad therapist from the good once? Only serious answers only…thanks!
2006-11-28 15:09:21 · 6 answers · asked by Lady-bug 2 in Health ➔ Mental Health
your firl therapist you really cant tell, i used to have anxiety but than untreated it brought a bunch of hidden stuff out so now i have to go see one. i didnt know what to expect my first tim ebut it was actually really comfoting having some one there to listen to you without interuptions and good advice. the confidetnially agreement isnt so bad either : ) no medling mother
dont be worried because they can do nothing but help
2006-11-28 15:14:09 · answer #1 · answered by desperate for help 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gosh...I really just want to quote all of the responses you've gotten.
First time with a therapist can be a little nerve-wracking. But it's mostly the fact that you've never done something like that, usually. There is usually a little form that both you and the therapist sign that's something like a nondisclosure agreement. ANYTHING you say, unless you plan to harm yourself or another person, is strictly confidential. A good therapist will have you sign something of the sort. After that, seriously, pour as much of your heart out as you can. Your therapist WANTS to help you, and heck, you have a %100 unbiased friend that will help you figure things out. The initial trust is sometimes difficult (like everyone else said...give it a few sessions...it's weird for everybody at first...). GOOD FOR YOU FOR HELPING YOURSELF! Among other things, I also suffer from anxiety, and therapy is a great way to deal with it. So good for you.
2006-11-28 15:51:19 · answer #2 · answered by DJ Timid 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Experience is your best bet. See the therapist, be open minded about the experience. Expect to be challenged and expect it to take more than one session. You and the therapist will need time to develop a dynamic between the two of you.
Ask lots of questions. Bring up any concerns you have. Based on the therapist's answers, you should get a good sense of whether or not this therapist will work for you. Make sure to give it at least a few sessions.
2006-11-28 15:17:51 · answer #3 · answered by bionicbookworm 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course, or they'd be out of business wouldn't they?
You need to understand a few basic things; they don't wave a magic wand and your trouble go away. You have to be honest with them and yourself, work on what you discover and understand it is a combined effort.
I suggest you conduct the first few minutes like any first meeting; find out what their background is in counseling people with anxiety issues, discuss their ideas on helping you with this issue and let them know you are new to this and have them explain therapy and how many sessions they suggest you attend.
A good one will listen carefully, ask questions, give you some "homework" to do and encourage you when you faulter. You should notice improvements of some sort within a certain period of time if you have done your end of the deal too.
Remember, your healing depends mostly on how much work you intend to do. Are you willing to look at this problem? Are you willing to change this problem? Understand there is nothing to fear.
Always tell your therapist how you are feeling, what you are thinking and how you are progressing, or not. If you feel you are doing your share and things aren't going according to plan, discuss that with them.
Congrats, you are on your way to facing your problem and changing your life for the better! Good for you.
2006-11-28 15:20:37 · answer #4 · answered by MadforMAC 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Seeing a therapist is a great help and he/she would help you to cope with the anxiety problem. I also suffer from anxiety, when you are in this situation is good to write down how you feel and what you are thinking in that moment and also seeking for God's help. I was treated by a therapist and he taught me how to control the anxiety. for instance, listening to music, reading books. Anxiety also causes fear. I recommend that you read these two books "The Batlefield of the mind" and " Make fear Bow" these books are good tools. I read them twice and I am going to read it again.
2006-11-28 15:17:34 · answer #5 · answered by Yanet F 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi,
I think good or bad therapist will be depend on yourself. since it will be depend on are you fell comfortable with them ? did he really care to listen to my story ? since sometimes if too much patient they will not listen too much .. times is money...
So you have to figure it out by yourself it's this theraphist care to me and can help me out ?
Cheers ~ MS
2006-11-28 15:50:22 · answer #6 · answered by Monalisa 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋