First Therapy Session

My first therapy session went as to be expected; not exactly my cup of tea. It was sort of uncomfortable, and when I got there I was seriously considering leaving, but I stuck through it. I got asked a lot of personal questions that I couldn't have imagined telling anyone. I know it's going to help me in the long run, but I can't shake the feeling it's going to be a long journey to start getting better.
-Matthew

I'm glad you stuck it out. The first few sessions are about the Dr. getting to know you. Before you know it you will be talking to your Dr. like a friend and looking forward to your appointments. Don't look at it as a long journey. Take it one day at a time and before you know it you'll be feeling better. The time will go by whether you're in therapy or not, right? Might as well make the best of it so you can feel better & enjoy life!

Mattie,

One of the bravest things we do to get better is work on a relationship with our therapist; so they can help work with us.

You did a fine thing sticking through the first session, it will get easier as you have been told already.

Journaling helps, it also gives your therapist a starting point if you don't feel like talking; you hand her/him your journal or copies of pages you would not mind talking over.

Stay strong, I wish you peace
Trina