I think I need to go to therapy

But I would have no idea what to do for my first appointment. I’m also generally a pretty introverted and individual person and don’t like telling people my personal problems especially if I don’t know them that well or they’re strangers. So I have a feeling the first session would just be us staring at each other or something. I guess I could say what I just typed to them, that would be something. But I also don’t like admitting I need help like it was so hard just telling my general practitioner that I was experiencing symptoms of anxiety and depression. Typing for me is so easy and unstressful. Talking, not so much.

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MURD3RM0NK3Y · 26-30, M

Oh I know the feeling. Trust me. I never even went to therapy for the first time because I wanted to. I went because it was part of my probation requirement for my DUI(s) and then I finally realized that there is some benefit to it. You can try different counselors. Find the right one for you.

PhilDeep · 51-55, M

There are online therapists now. Maybe easier? I found Dorothy Rowe's advice on looking for a therapist from "Breaking the Bonds" excellent. Probably still relevant.

subshelby · 26-30, F

@PhilDeep I can’t remember which site I was but I heard that the therapists who actually respond aren’t great and the therapists who don’t respond are…well…obviously flaky

PhilDeep · 51-55, M

@subshelby It's a serious matter so obviously has to be legit. I mean online and interactive.

Bushmanoz · 56-60, M

If you feel you need therapy then get it. They are not there to judge you and they see a lot of people . They are not going to think anything negative about you. Give it a try

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