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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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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.