What to expect at my first psychotherapy appointment?!
Question: What to expect at my first psychotherapy appointment.?
I have my first ever psychotherapy appointment on Tuesday. I am going to deal with the panic attacks I have had for the past 12 or so years which I believe are stemmed from some sexual abuse I suffered as a child (which I just remembered out of the blue about 3 months ago).
I went to therapy for depression when I was a teenager but I got nothing from it at all. I am really afraid of the whole thing, having to confront those memories, not having a panic attack, feeling comfortable, etc.
What can I expect at this first appointment.? How much am I expected to divulge.? Any good tips, advice, or personal experience you can share with me would be great.Health Question & Answer
I went to therapy for depression when I was a teenager but I got nothing from it at all. I am really afraid of the whole thing, having to confront those memories, not having a panic attack, feeling comfortable, etc.
What can I expect at this first appointment.? How much am I expected to divulge.? Any good tips, advice, or personal experience you can share with me would be great.Health Question & Answer
Answers:
Spill your guts. Your first appointment will be about why you are there and about you. Spill everything, it will help the therapist to better help you.Health Question & Answer