beals
Active member
Hey everyone,
I am so completely fed up with my social anxiety that I've decided to give therapy another try. My first therapist didn't help me much at all, but to be honest I wasn't entirely truthful with her because I was so nervous inside and ashamed of the way I was. I want to give therapy another try, but I'm not sure what kind I should go to? I want someone to counsel and help me but I also would like to try medication. Would that be a psychiatrist, or do they strictly prescribe medication without much therapy?
Also, could you guys give some tips or share your experiences with therapy/getting prescribed medication? I just don't want to feel miserable and nervous this time around. Also, isn't it kind of ironic that social phobic people have to go meet a person and tell them their problems (which are shameful secrets for most of us) when our biggest fear is talking to people and being judged? It's really kind of cruel! I'm getting nervous just thinking about it.
I am so completely fed up with my social anxiety that I've decided to give therapy another try. My first therapist didn't help me much at all, but to be honest I wasn't entirely truthful with her because I was so nervous inside and ashamed of the way I was. I want to give therapy another try, but I'm not sure what kind I should go to? I want someone to counsel and help me but I also would like to try medication. Would that be a psychiatrist, or do they strictly prescribe medication without much therapy?
Also, could you guys give some tips or share your experiences with therapy/getting prescribed medication? I just don't want to feel miserable and nervous this time around. Also, isn't it kind of ironic that social phobic people have to go meet a person and tell them their problems (which are shameful secrets for most of us) when our biggest fear is talking to people and being judged? It's really kind of cruel! I'm getting nervous just thinking about it.