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Too scared for counselling

  • 01-11-2011 10:58am
    #1
    LegacyUser
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    It's been suggested more than once that I may suffer from depression or bi-polar disorder (by friends, not health professionals), while I'm not entirely convinced I have decided that I do have have things I need to talk out and want to go and see a counsellor. There are services provided by my college so that's not the issue. The problame is I'm too scared to go.

    I can't even bring myself to book an appointment. I'm terrified for so many reason; I don't like talking about this stuff, I'm scared they'll tell me I've something wrong with me, I'm scared there's nothing wrong with me and I'm just crazy, I scared I'll get there and I'll be in a good mood and won't know what to talk about etc.

    Can anybody tell me how I can overcome this? Or has anybody ever been in the same position? Also could anybody tell me what actually goes on in counselling...I think it might ease my nerves

    Thanks


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  • #2
    LegacyUser
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    A counsellor wouldn't give you a formal diagnosis like bipolar. Counsellors usually aren't Doctors.

    If you feel there is a cause for concern then I would go to your GP first and discuss it.

    Friends aren't in a position to make a diagnosis either BUT sometimes other people can notice a problem quicker than we can ourselves.


  • #3
    LegacyUser
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    tooscared wrote: »
    It's been suggested more than once that I may suffer from depression or bi-polar disorder (by friends, not health professionals), while I'm not entirely convinced I have decided that I do have have things I need to talk out and want to go and see a counsellor. There are services provided by my college so that's not the issue. The problame is I'm too scared to go.

    I can't even bring myself to book an appointment. I'm terrified for so many reason; I don't like talking about this stuff, I'm scared they'll tell me I've something wrong with me, I'm scared there's nothing wrong with me and I'm just crazy, I scared I'll get there and I'll be in a good mood and won't know what to talk about etc.

    Can anybody tell me how I can overcome this? Or has anybody ever been in the same position? Also could anybody tell me what actually goes on in counselling...I think it might ease my nerves

    Thanks

    your friends have some front by assuming the role of amateur psychologists , thier is nothing more arrogant than telling someone they are not right in the head , it is nastiness and obnoxiousness masked by faux concern ,unfortunatley its has become quite common , see a shrink , only if you feel you want to


  • #4
    Miss Fluff
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    Amateur diagnostics is really quite dangerous and best avoided. There is no point in going to a counsellor when you haven't been diagnosed. You need to go to a GP who will make the appropriate referral. They will also be able to reassure you on what is involved and what course of action to take.


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