So what will happen If I do get help? Where do I start?
Question:
Maybe this is a anxiety problem. I guess my problem is I have a VERY hard time asking for help. I'm plagued by images of looking like a fool or no one will care. Or people will think less of me like I cant keep it together. That usually stops me from asking every time (unless its something very serious. Like death serious). I know it sounds ridiculous but it happens anyways.
If I ever do ask for help, what will happen? How am I suppose to talk about it when I can't even tell my own family? Whats going to happen when I walk in his/her office? I've heard things about therapists under diagnosing by saying its not a problem or something. Or they laugh at the person. I don't think I could deal with that. I'm not sure I could deal with medications either. Expecially if they impare your thinking ability or somthing else.
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they dont laugh or judge you...and they are the best to talk to because its strictly confidential...and private...you need help...and talking about it and seeing this disorder for what it really is will give the peace of mind your looking for...dont be ashamed ...thousands are suffering from anxiety...me included.be brave and phone for an appointment sooner than later
tell a regular doctor and they will refer you
There is probably nothing a therapist or psychiatrist has not heard. They are not going to be shocked by anything you say. So many people have anxiety problems. I have had panic attacks for 14 years and went to therapists and doctors for quite a while till I could find the right one for me. But one thing I can say for all of them, they never judged me, no matter what I told them. They have seen it all. You really owe it to yourself to go.
Where to start if you have a fear of talking to a person face to face is to do one of 2 things...1). Call a hotline, that way you can talk to someone and they wouldn't have to know or see you or your nervousness and maybe they could say something that will help to boost your courage in case you do need to have a face-to-face session with a counselor. Or 2). Write a note or letter to a trusted adult friend or family member and explain to them EXACTLY how you feel, including your fear of face to face confrontation.
But I would advise you, Please get some help before thisgets any worse.
There are two groups of people: 1) Those with problems who get help and 2) Those with problems who are too far gone to get help. Maybe they won't even admit they have problems.
The stronger group of people ask for help. Ask any therapist. This is a common belief among therapists. When I was a volunteer at Helpline, I still called and talked to others when I had a problem! Probably half of all therapists see a therapist. It would be great if everyone had someone knowledgeable with whom to discuss their problems. I have far more respect for my relatives who have gone to therapy than those relatives who don't try to resolve their problems.
Therapists vary in their quality, so you want to interview a few of them. Look for someone who does show caring. Studies show that empathy is very important.
You tell your caring, non-gossiping, understanding friends about your therapy and that's it. You can also talk about it in group therapy if you would like.
Probably no therapist will say you don't have a problem, but if one did, you wouldn't select that one. Therapists who laugh at their patients problems would be out of a job quickly. They tend to be empathic, not sadistic and humiliating.
You can control the medications. Look up any medications on the Internet and see if you are comfortable with them. You can try them when you take days off of work. You can also go with a therapist who runs a therapy group and talk about your concerns with medication.
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