cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/1012436
Hey Lemmings
I think maybe I’m just a bit anxious right now.
But I don’t know what to expect.
I already go to a psychologist once a week, since my early teens (although I had some time off until now).
Should I expect the same dynamics?
I know why I’m going and all, I know what I wanna “treat”, but I’m still in doubt about if what I want to treat is the treatment I need, and it would be more of a consequence of some deeper stuff.
Don’t know if I made myself clear, but there it is.
Has anyone been to one before? What should I expect? How it went for you?
Edit: so, I did it and it was VERY NICE. He was very welcoming and made me feel very secure. He ended up prescribing two medications for me, to which I expressed some concerns, but he made me feel comfortable and trust him about it. When he was talking and said something about “having a normal life again” I almost cried lol.
I have found that writing down or making a list on your phone of what you feel you need help with the most can be super helpful, because when I get in there my mind always just blanks. Also they will likely ask you a broad range of questions to evaluate you, so just be honest and try your best to explain what you’re feeling clearly. Don’t be afraid to ask questions and take note in your phone of anything they tell you that you feel you will want to remember.