SP so bad you can't bring yourself to speak to a therapist??

[lunarskye]

I know I have SP. I've had the symptoms since I was younger [im 18] I want help but am too afraid to speak to a therapist about it and get treatment. Anyone else feel this way???

 

[toothpastekisses]

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[hippiechild]

honestly I don't see how people can NOT feel that way. Just because someone is labeled as a therapist doesn't necessarily make me any less anxious around them.

 

[Lexmark]

Im more likely to not see one coz i dont giv a fuk about myself enough
Less anxious around anyone if they know i have SP for some reason
I havent spoken to anyone or left the house in 3 days im going friggin crazy and bored as hell

 

[shon]

I felt the same way until I went a few months ago. My first visit I was terrified and sick to my stomach. It got easier with each visit.

I worried the therapist would think I was a freak or underestimate my problems...but that never happened. She listened and gave suggestions...more understanding then I expected.

I also learned that she has patients with down syndrome, schizophrenia, autism.....u name it. Since therapists see people with much bigger, harder to understand problems, they can't think we're too awfully crazy!

 

[milo001]

me too.i'm afraid to see a psychiatrist alone as well.but my dad accompany me.if your family members went to see with you you'll feel much better.don't go alone.it'll make you more nervous.even with my dad i still feel worried and nervous when i'm waiting for my turn. :roll: :

 

[summer]

Im really scared just to go and tell my Dr. i have never told anyone i have SA but i have just made myself a Dr apointment after having a bad week. every day i wake up and think to myself, do i really want to go to the Dr and tell him i think im a bit of a freak, i hope i dont bottle out at the last minute.