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Going to a counselor for the first time.

  • 25-05-2011 8:47pm
    #1
    LegacyUser
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    I know this might be a bit of a dumb question, but I'm really nervous about going to a counselor for the first time next week, and I just wanted some advice if you have some.

    In the first place, I usually have a problem even talking to doctors: I might be sick or feeling back, but when I am actually sitting in front of a GP my natural instinct is to make light of whatever is wrong and say it's not too bad. I just don't seem to know how to find the balance between whining and exaggerating or saying too little and pretending the problem's not serious enough to be addressed.

    Secondly, I don't know how comfortable I am discussing very personal stuff with a complete stranger, which I guess must happen to a lot of people, so I don't know how much is expected of me on the first appointment.

    I am basically asking if any of you have experience in counseling and know what I should expect (what will I most likely be asked, how long is it going to be, etc).

    It may not come as a surprise, but I'm going in to talk about my possible anxiety and difficulty in social situations.


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  • #2
    Arjun Fluffy Bug
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    ansioux wrote: »
    Secondly, I don't know how comfortable I am discussing very personal stuff with a complete stranger, which I guess must happen to a lot of people, so I don't know how much is expected of me on the first appointment.

    .

    Ah the first one will ease you in. They are trained in listening and having people opening up - it's quite different to having a chat with a random person. I went through it myself and I would have had the same concerns, but once you get in there it'll be a lot easier.
    Best of luck to ya, it'll go grand :)


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