First visit to the therapist

Yesterday was my first visit to the therapist

It was a good day yesterday. The only thing really bothering me was my throat. (My heart spased for a minute and I felt a little weird but that went away quick) at work everything was okay. Before I left to go to my therapist appointment I got super anxious though. I was definanlty nervous and my heart started pounding and my throat felt even tighter. It's funny though because the whole day I was happy I was finally gonna get some help and when the time came so did my anxiety.

I finally got there and it was pretty cool. She was very nice and I got a good vibe from her. While I was there I completely forgot about how tight my throat felt. She asked me about myself, my experiences, my life, but I feel like I barley was able to tell her anything. That hour went by so quick!!! In fact, it was an hour and 25 minutes, she went over the time. But she started to say my body might be sensitive to caffeine and she's definanlty going to try to pinpoint what else triggers my anxiety. She taught me how to breathe with my diaphragm or whatever it's called and she said a lot of it is about being healthy too. Eating healthy and sleeping well is important. Happy mind happy body. Happy body happy mind. I didn't cry or anything when I got home. I felt pretty good.

My next appointment is Tuesday
She's gonna ask more about me and teach me more since we ran out of time so fast last appointment. I did a lot of talking but I feel like I have so much more to tell her.

Anyways, for those who have given me advice and showed you cared thank you! I am very happy I found this group :)

I'm glad your session went well. It's great you felt a connection with the therapist.

As for the throat, I think that will subside as you relax into your relationship with her.

In the mean time, try the progressive muscle relaxation exercises. I lean my head back against the back of a chair or couch, and take a deep breaths in through my nose, and out through my mouth. Completely exhale, and even open your mouth wide when you do exhale if that helps. It reminds you that the passage is open, and you are okay.

I also chew gum if I'm out in public. It helps me remember that I'm swallowing fine, and gives me a motion to distract from thinking about it constantly.

I'm glad one of my friends years ago suggested I go to a therapist. It can feel like a weird thing -- "wait, do I really need a therapist?" -- but it helps so much because a condition such as GAD is a condition just as a flu is a sickness, so you don't have to feel weird for seeking helping from a professional.

Glad to hear things are going well.

Hi

Pleased to hear that your session with the therapist went well and that you get on with them that is really important.

Keep us posted.

Hibee