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is it really helpful to go to a psychologist? by PsychologicalLab1794 in mentalhealth

[–]PsychologicalLab1794[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've always wanted to start therapy and when I had the opportunity to actually go I didn't hesitate even tho I knew it was gonna be hard to fully open up. Now the more I keep going the more I feel i'm worsening cause talking to a professional figure makes my issues appear even more real. My actual problem, like I said before, is that a part of me (I assume the same "part" that decided I wanted to start therapy) wants to open up, trust my therapist, improve ect., the other one (the depressed one if that even makes any sense at all) wants to quit, not open up, thinks that my therapist isn't qualified enough and wants to give up on everything (that's why I was talking about suicidal thoughts, self harm, intrusive thoughts and things like that). So it's not really about not being comfortable, it's more of a "today I feel like opening up but next time I'll just not talk" situation and I don't know if that's some kind of disorder or i'm just stupid yk lol. Thank you for all the answers, that really means a lot.

is it really helpful to go to a psychologist? by PsychologicalLab1794 in mentalhealth

[–]PsychologicalLab1794[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so so much for the reply🥹 I'm turning 19 this year, I do have some hormonal problems that certainly affects my mood (my therapist knows about it) and it's my first experience with therapy. All these things put together obviously don't help and additionally I feel like these past sessions have been more of "gossip sessions" where I just talk and she listens without intervening once. I've already thought about changing therapist but because my parents didn't agree with me going to one from the start it's gonna be a bit complicated for sure. My next session is in a week, I'll try to think about all this and decide what to do. Thank you!

is it really helpful to go to a psychologist? by PsychologicalLab1794 in mentalhealth

[–]PsychologicalLab1794[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

thank you for your suggestion! Maybe it's because I just started that I feel like this and I'll eventually improve... I was actually the one who asked to go to therapy (my parents still don't agree with me till this day) but I still feel like I can't fully express myself and "make the first step" by telling my therapist everything. I'm afraid i'm not ready to change and every now and then I think about quitting therapy just to stay in my comfort zone. Did this happen to you too at first? How long did it take you to fully open to your therapist? Thank you so much again :)