Next tuesday is my first visit to one, and im nervous because i hope it will help me with my depression but im not sure if it will. He said he'd spent 30 mins with my parents and i and then 30 with just me. Any tips or warnings or anything would be helpful...
2007-07-26 14:06:21 · 9 answers · asked by R-Girl 2 in Health ➔ Mental Health
wow... i really can not spell tonight... O.o
2007-07-26 14:09:19 · update #1
im actually extreemly unstable and have attempted and contimplated suicide many times. Hence the need for such professional help. Im 16 and honestly if i could fix this myself i would... i really don't want a professional, but my parents feel it would be best for me. I just want to get help period.
2007-07-26 14:15:28 · update #2
Psychologist is how you spell it. How old are you? Why do you think you are depressed? If you are not suicidal, going to a counselor, a woman if you are female, is much better (cost less and you may feel more comfortable).
It is important to find out why you are depressed and take care of it. I am not advocating going on medication unless you are suicidal or have a serious mental illness that warrants it. Problems in life are meant to be worked out, you need to learn coping skills too. A good counselor can help you gain more coping skills.
Make sure you let your parents know if you feel uncomfortable with this man. Remember you are going to help yourself, so always be honest and listen to what he says. Hopefully, your parents really checked him out as reputable and competent.
2007-07-26 14:13:24 · answer #1 · answered by MadforMAC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good girl!
This will probably be the best gift your parents will ever give you.
I have been with my therapist for going on ten years and I don't think I will ever give him up.
I wasn't nervous because I DIDN'T know what to expect. I had no preconceived ideas. Just relax and pretend you are talking to your best friend -- someone you can really trust. I can't believe some of the things I've told my therapist and he is the only one in the world who knows.
He has taught me to want to live (and there were some hairy times) and hopefully you will learn to want to live, too.
My best.
2007-07-26 18:08:51 · answer #2 · answered by Marcia K 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good for you for getting help. My tip is to try to not be as nervous. Psychologists are mostly pretty nice and accepting. They do not judge and can help you to assess what your real problems are. What I would reccommend is that if you are nervous about speaking with your parents in the room, ask them to leave the room before you have the appointment. The psychologist will not be allowed to tell your parents anything about your appointment unless you tell her you are thinking about hurting yourself or others.
2007-07-26 14:17:13 · answer #3 · answered by jmhtraining 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take some time before your appointment to think about some goals you have for therapy. Write down at least 3. It will be a great jumping-off point for your first session, and will show your psychologist that you are a client who is committed to making the most of her therapy.
Best of luck to you at your first session,
~M~
2007-07-26 14:15:13 · answer #4 · answered by michele 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I too am seeing a psychologist for some family problems
they will ask you about your life, problems, school, family, friends, hobbies
be honest
otherwise they really cant help you learn to deal with issues
Good Luck
2007-07-26 14:14:45 · answer #5 · answered by Mopar Muscle Gal 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I have been to a psychologist. My tip is to be completely, 100% honest. You will reap much greater rewards if your are totally honest than you will if you tell white lies to try to make things what you feel maybe will make it easier on yourself, but it won't in the long run.
2007-07-26 14:12:07 · answer #6 · answered by Professor Armitage 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have been once for depression and she didn't really do me any good. I told her about some things that she diagnosed that they were my problems for depression when they weren't. She/He might help you better tham mine did me. Good Luck
2007-07-26 14:14:53 · answer #7 · answered by azn_butterfly2124 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell them exactly how you feel, be totally honest, and don't hold anything back - let it fly. Don't be afraid to get angry or sad or happy. at the doctor or anyone else.
2007-07-26 14:17:46 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yep, itsn't that bad from my perspective, they dont; judge and if you are afraid of medication they don't and can't prrescribe it to you, it's okay, just be true to yourself! Good luck
2007-07-27 03:24:17 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋