scared to be honest with the psychiatrist

Hey @Eden1919 i think I can relate. Sometimes I struggle to be honest with my psychiatrist... or even my psychologist cause I am scared of what they will say. That if I tell them exactly what is going on that they will respond in a certain way. But I guess to get the right support and help then we need to be honest? Otherwise nothing will change?

I get a little scared when I see my psychiatrist. I fear I won't have the right answers to her questions or that I will get in trouble. I trust in my spiritual deity- they will help. Usually the session goes well. I answer honestly.

Hi @Eden1919 .

I got to a point where I couldn't be honest with my therapist anymore, because I'd discovered the hard way that she just wanted to find ways to manipulate me. But that wasn't at the beginning.

I'm sorry to hear that you are scared of your therapist. I'm no expert on positive treatment experiances, but I'm pretty sure therapy isn't supposed to feel like that.

Do you have an escape plan, incase you need to get out of this treatment? Or do you have anyone you can formulate an escape plan with?

@Eden1919 @chibam @Inspire @Bow

Hi Darlings,

being scared of seeing your psychiatrist and psychologist is normal to a point.

if they truly scare you or manipulate you. You do not have to see them.

Legally you can ask to see a different person. tell your gp, the receptionist, call your local hospital and let them know,

Call Lifeline 131114

Beyond Blue 1300 224 636

Hey @Eden1919 I have problems opening up to my psychiatrist. There are some things which she doesnt need to know. Then again I have told her some pretty wild stuff. Dont rush it. Take your time. After all this is what they are being paid for. Love peaxxxx

Thanks everyone, I dont have an escape plan for if things go badly 😕

I will try and be honest with them but i am sturggling to communicate lately so it might be difficult. i still dont know what it is about them that is making me scared.

@nony I had an appointment with them yesterday and it didnt go great i couldnt explain things properly and was just stumbling over myself and idk it was kind of a mess.

@nony thanks, I am not really ok but i am trying to keep it together.