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1st Psych. Appt. today

onyxmronyxmr
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I'm so nervouse. I have no idea what to expect. I have such a hard time opening up and talking about my feelings. I don't know how I'm going to do this. I finally just admitted to myself that something is wrong, I am no where near ready to talk to a stranger about it. Someone please tell me what I can expect and that it will get easier to talk about this.
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Re: 1st Psych. Appt. today

  • ladipaleladipale member
    I have my first appt on Thurs. I've done some therapy in the past. Let your therapist guide you and remember s/he is not judging. It's most beneficial to be honest and open or at least to admit it's hard for you. Over time you may build trust with your therapist. Dont be afraid to try someone new if this person isn't a good fit.
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  • meheron80meheron80

    Are you seeing a psychiatrist or a psychologist?

    Psychiatrist = medications

    Psycholigist = talking

    or a Therapist?

    I am a therapist and see people daily for there first appointment to help guide them on who to see and what to do.  Don't have any fears as its there job to help you through this process.  Remember the first appointment is typically information gathering anyway so they will just have a bunch of questions...

    What has recently occured in your life? - Baby - Tell me about your depression before pregnancy, during, and now after - any major changes?  They will want to discuss life stressors besides being a mom (financial, occupational). 

    Now if you are going for meds the questions will gear more towards that, if you are going for therapy they will more be guided to how can the therapist/psychologist better help you.  They are there to guide you not give you advise.... Relax and enjoy it. 

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  • janabelle3janabelle3
    I am in the same boat as you... I have my first appointment today too, this evening. And I'm really nervous.....  not good with these things. I am afraid to admit to certain things I feel because it will sound really bad. But I know I need help.
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  • onyxmronyxmr
    I am seeing a Psychiatrist. The appt went well. He started me on Lexapro and I'm already feeling a little better. He said Lexapro works pretty quickly, compared to some others. He also recommended a therapist in his group for me to talk to. I go back in 2 weeks to discusss everything.
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