What's counseling like? (Social Anxiety)

Question

Sorry this is so long!😁I'm 14 and I struggle with social anxiety. Anyway The other day when I went to the doctors for a physical my mom brought my social anxiety (wasn't even sure she knew/remember, once I tried to tell her and my dad but they didn't believe me..I guess they do know..it's prob obvious now I think it's gotten a bit worse) anyway it was my first time actually having a convo about my anxiety to my mom and just anyone in general. It was a little awkward and make me kinda uncomfortable. Don't like talking about it at all really, I'm not one who really speaks about my feeling and stuff I just always feel really cheesy and awkward. Also I just generally don't really know how/what to say. I don't really even know what I'm feeling sometimes😁 well I mean I pretty much know when I'm sad or happy etc. just don't really know to describe it. Anyway got off topic kindof, my doctor suggested to my mom that she sets me and my sister (we're twins we both have social anxiety) up for counseling. Not sure when but either way I'm really nervous about it. Not sure what to expect or how it's going to go. Prob really horribly awkward because If I can't simply socialize with anyone  how can I with a counselor. Don't think it's going to help. Anyway SORRY this was so long!! So if your in counseling how does the whole thing work lol and is it even helping you? Any tips for my counseling sessions pretty nervous.

Answer

I have a general anxiety disorder (so I'm kind of in the same boat as you). I've been in counseling for many years (with multiple therapists).  It's akward and strange at first, but the first session is never terrible (just a get to know you kind of thing). However keep in mind that it's a long process. It takes time before "therapy" actually starts. You need to be able to trust your therapist before anything happens (trust him/her consciously and subconsciously).  You may also need to go to several therapists to see who is right for you (which is what I did, I've been with over 4 therapists and have finally... At last found the right councilor).
It's a long process but nothing gets better without change. I would recomend counseling to everyone - disorder or not - because sometimes it's nice knowing you have someone to talk to, who won't judge you, talk about you to anyone else, and who only wants to help you. 
Good luck! And remember confidence is key! 🔑

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I have council ling mainly for family problems but also anxiety and it has helped so much

What's counseling like? (Social Anxiety)

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