my mom scheduled a meeting with a therapist for me tomorrow &&..?

Question

iim 15..

& i do have things i would talk about like my anxiety attacks since 1st grade ..but im totally nervous to go && my mothers not going to make me but shes trying to convince me to..
i'm just worried im going to burst out crying like i did at the regular doctors office when got a check up and they had to ask me questions about my life..
ii don't want to go tomorrow.;;but i know i should
what should i do ? and wut would the therapist say anywayy ?
i truly don't believe just talking to someone will help my anxiety..at all

Answer 1

It'll be great. You'll have someone to talk to who won't judge you or think bad things about you. You can tell him/her anything and they won't be shocked. If you cry, they give you tissue and listen. You'll be glad you went- imagine the relief when you get it all out. Talking WILL help a lot. Talking is 89% of healing

Answer 2

Firstly, it's naturally to be nervous about seeing the therapist... But it's definitely good that your seeing one to deal with your eating disorder. I posted a reply to your other question, It was very brief, so it probably doesn't do justice to your specific issue. What to expect... the therapist will seek information on your current condition, as well as other general medical conditions, and social/environmental issues. don't worry about whether your mom told the therapist or not, because a properly trained therapist should be able to make their own diagnosis, based on specific criteria from the DSM IV TR(diagnostic statistical manual 4th ed) A Freudian perspective will look into meanings and attempt to identify any sources of problems. Most therapists are eclectic and will utilise the best from a number of theories. The therapist may also use other tools such as BDI (beck depression inventory) DASS (depression anxiety Stress scale) which are simply self report questionnaires. These are tools which help the therapist to find exactly which areas require attention. The therapist should also work with you to find concrete methods on how you can improve your functioning, for instance, addressing thoughts on eating/purging or binging/restricting. Then moving onto behaviours. You should have a positive relationship with your therapist, but individual differences do exist. So, if you don't get along, then it is perfectly fine to request a referral to another therapist. Good luck, with your session hope it goes well.

Answer 3

Talking can be very therapeutic, and also confession is good for the soul. Many people feel that they will not get anything out of it mainly because the therapist is a stranger (in most cases) , You did not say whether this is a one time thing or are you going to be seeing this therapist for a period of time, but the more you go to him/her the more comfortable you will become, and it will be easier for you to talk......just relax and think about you, this is all about you, even tho you all may cover a lot of other things as well as other people, this is all about YOU.



The therapist is going to start off by asking you about you, trying to get to know you, to be able to better serve you, at anytime that you are not comfortable with a question or statement, just make the aware of that, ask may we come back to this at another time.


Just talking to someone may not help with your anxiety, but your therapist can recommend that you see a psychologist/psychiatrist, which in return can write you a prescription for meds to treat anxiety. Try not to worry about it too much, you will be okay. The people are not there to hurt you, only to help.....Good Luck

Answer 4

seeing a therapist is a great thing! Everyone at some time in their life needs to see one. You can talk about anything with them. You can say to them what you can't say to anyone else- your feelings, bad stuff that's happened to you, what bugs the hell out of you, etc... It can help a lot of depression and anxiety. Of course you're nervous, but there's no reason to be. The therapist will be supportive and help you deal with your problems. Some therapist are just there as a helping ear. Also, the therapist might give you techniques to use to help your anxiety. They can teach you breathing techniques and other calming methods.

Don't be afraid to cry!! Crying even irrationally makes anyone feel better. Let it all out!!!

Good luck

Answer 5

First off, the therapist will set up an interview to talk, it doesnt mean that you will have to pour your heart out all in one session. He or she will tell you about the policies about their office, says things about oath of confidentiality, and what has brought you to them. I can understand about how you're not sure about it, but trust me, as a person who is studying to become a therapist, you will not be forced to say or do anything that you dont want to do. Tell the therapist that you are vulnerable about your anxiety and unsure about everything. Tell them how you feel about crying, and they are not going to hold that against you, trust me they wouldn't. If you decide to continue you will eventually gain the therapist's trust, and be able to talk about your problems. Just go, and see what happens. Anxiety can grow into something more deeper, so don't let it get past that point.

Good luck!

Answer 6

You should definitely go. I know you're nervous now, but you'll relax once you get there and start talking to her. Therapists are really good at making people feel comfortable talking to them. They have to be - it's their job. At the first session, she'll probably just want to get some background. She'll probably let your mom come in with you if you want for the first session. That way when she's asking factual questions about your history your mom can fill in if you're uncomfortable talking.

I know it doesn't seem like talking to a therapist can help your anxiety, but if they're good at the job, it actually probably will. There are lots of things you can do to help with it. There are specific things you can learn to do when you're feeling anxious, different tecniques to get comfortable with specific things that make you anxious, and sometimes even just talking it out can help. It can also help you to feel better about your anxiety, so you don't have to worry about being anxious.

Going to see a therapist for the first time, or any new doctor for that matter, can be scary. But remember that it's her job to make people like talk to her, so you'll probably like it. If you hate it, and talking to her is really horrible, you don't have to go back. You don't even have to say anything if you don't want to. Even if you decide to show up tomorrow, it's still 100% optional every step of the way, and no one is going to force you to do anything you're not comfortable with.

Answer 7

I wish i had a chance to go to a therapist when i was your age. and talking to someone that cant say anything to anyone else and it is between the two of you is nice. and they dont know you so you have a clean slate and you just tell them everything and things will come up that you never thought bothered you but they do. you should go a try it i think it would help you out alot. good luck and you will be ok

Answer 8

I have to go for a therapist to for anxiety. Just talk to her. It doesn't matter if you start crying. She's there to listen to you and hear you out. Good luck

Answer 9

I think you should give it a shot. I think you will find a release in talking to someone. The therapist will just ask you if anything is on your mind, or what is bothering you. They will not talk down to you, or judge you.

Answer 10

Go. Just talk about anything you want to. The therapist is on YOUR side. And if you cry, so what?