Time for Therapy!

ErinE683

Today I did what I never thought I would do, and I made an appointment with a therapist. I'm actually excited for the appointment in a couple weeks. I've felt more sad the last few weeks, and I figure it can't hurt to talk to someone about it. It's covered under our insurance, too. Wish me luck... I hope it's a good experience! Anyone have experiences to share? Was therapy helpful for you?

ocnfish4

No experience to share, as it's not covered by my insurance. But I am a counselor in training (no joke). Good for you for making the appointment. I hope you get great things out of it!

Wsmommj28

Therapy is great with the right person. I am excited for u to give it a try!

Laurakat81

Therapy has literally saved my life and my marriage. Not exaggerating at all. I think it's a wonderful thing to do for yourself. My only advice is don't get discouraged if the first therapist you see isn't a right fit for you. I was so sure only a woman would understand but our first therapist who came highly recommended truly made things worse. I now see an older man who is nothing but a big hippie, comes to our appointments in his pjs and no shoes! I was soooo hesitant to see him at first but now I don't know what I'd do without him! He's a close friend to DHs family so he truly feels like an uncle to me at this point.

ravenclaw1

good for you- this is a positive step!

I'm not in love with mine (I started after our first loss), but I do like her. We have more positive chats than negative ones, and I'm warming up to her more as we go along. I can't quite say that she's revolutionizing how I handle my grief, but I figure she's not hurting.  

ErinE683

Thank you all for your encouragement!! I am excited to give this a try. It's good advice to not give up if it's not the right person, too. Fingers crossed that this goes well...

KatieintheCity

Good for you! Making the appointment is the hardest part. I've been to therapy several times over the last 13 years or so for various reasons, large and small. I find that the most important thing is finding a therapist who you "click" with. Sometimes it takes a few tries, so don't give up if the first one isn't a fit. You need someone who makes you comfortable and who you can be honest with. GL!

km_md

I am glad that you are trying therapy! I am definitely pro-therapy but I have seen quite a few people in my life. Some just aren't the right fit, even if they are very good therapists. So I hope that it goes well, but if it doesn't try not to give up on the whole thing. Good luck!

nbcarlson

Good for you! I really hope it helps! I have been thinking about it but always felt it was too expensive. I have pretty good insurance though so maybe I should loo into it!

mightymousy

Good for you I think it's great that you're being proactive about you're emotional health. 

amberpro

Yay on your first appointment! I'm currently in therapy. Both individual and marital. I live my therapist right now, but had a very negative experience with a previous counselor. Don't give up, know its a process, and good luck!

ErinE683

I'm so glad to hear such encouragement! I'm feeling extra down today, which is confirming that this is a good decision. I'm usually a pretty positive person, and I'd like to get back to that. Fingers crossed that my first therapist is the right one!