Do you deal with pre-therapy anxiety?

Question

I am not used to sharing my emotions. I was raised in a house where we weren’t even allowed to speak our minds of that would be just disrespectful. Therefore I have no idea how to convey my feelings properly. My university has set me up with a therapist after I filled out their form on depression.  But I’m so anxious to talk because I have no idea how to talk about my feelings. I am so used to dealing with my emotions by other means. 
How do you get over this?

Answer

They will help guide you through those feelings! You don't have to go in with all the answers. You aren't "bad" at therapy if you don't feel prepared. 
Perhaps writing down what you are feeling could help? You took a good step filling out the form. Try writing down statements like "I often feel stressed and overwhelmed." Or "I feel really sad on the weekends," just simple observations like that.

Answer

Try not to plan what you’re going to say. Sometimes I get nervous too and I tell myself that I don’t need a script or to have what I want to say figured out. The whole point is to get hell to figure it out. Go in with no expectations of yourself.

Answer

They will help guide you on how to deal with your emotions. I do think this is a positive step in the right direction for you. I know it’s not easy to open up to someone but a good therapist can help a person so much. I would say just remind yourself that it is okay to talk about your feelings and you’re in a judgement free zone. It’ll be difficult in the beginning but soon you’ll be able to communicate your feelings much more over time. I wish you the best!

Do you deal with pre-therapy anxiety?

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