Well folks, I finally did it. Last week, after about 3 days search which nearly drove me straight to the Pit, I finally found a psychologist and today I started treatment for clinical depression. It’s the first time in about 8 years, and it’s still a bit frightening, but the therapist and I are going to get along fine, I think, and this might actually work!! I can’t tell you why it was so scary, but I’m glad I did it, and I could use a couple of pats on the back. Who knows, one of these days, I might even get it through my thick head that I am a worthwhile, likeable person.
Good for you. Remember, it’s not your job to try to make the therapist like you, or to put a positive spin on things to show how reasonable you are. Let them warts hang out so you can work on the right issues together.
Well done, cj! I started therapy myself again two weeks ago. I wish I could say the first step is the hardest, but it definately is the most important step. Good luck!
I have no experience with this at all, but I believe firmly in getting help when you need it and admitting that other people can on occasion know more than you. That’s got to be difficult, and congratulations for having the strength to do it.
I just wanted to say thanks to everyone who posted. I went through this 9 years ago in Hawaii, so I know it’s only the first step, but it’s one worth taking. 9 years ago, it was triage; this time, well, who knows what might happen?! (a-a-ah)
You do realize we’ve got a board full of wonderful people, right?
(Or a wonder full of bored people!)
CJ
Ducking and running for my life!
CJ, congratulations. I know what you mean about the first step being the hardest, and it being a scary decision, but take it slow and steady, and you’ll get there.
