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Is it okay to cry in front of a Psychiatrist or other therapist?

Unknown userMember22 Feb 2020, 4:43 pm AEDT

Is it okay to cry in front of a Psychiatrist or other therapist?

Hi everyone.

I'm sorry for this silly question but I'd love some advice please.

As the title suggests, is it okay to cry in front of any therapist - a GP, Psychiatrist and/or a Psychologist?

I've never cried in front of either, and I'll be changing GPs at the start of March (well that's when my appointment with the new one is anyway), so I might cry in front of her and my Psychiatrist next time.

I don't want to make them uncomfortable and don't want to be seen as weak.

Thanks,

Tayla

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Unknown userMember22 Feb 2020, 7:25 pm AEDT

Re: Is it okay to cry in front of a Psychiatrist or other therapist?

Haha @Bunniekins, I want to tell him but I'm too scared! It makes me blush though.

I've never met him in person by the way, I see him on Skype (Telehealth) through this company and I use an app on my iPad, you can use a laptop too but I find my iPad easier.

He's in Sydney and I'm in Victoria so a 6 hour drive. I'm not sure if he sees patients in person although I'd like to meet him one day.

I guess he's attractive for his age, I'd say he's in his 40s or 50s, I don't know?

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BunniekinsSenior Contributor22 Feb 2020, 7:29 pm AEDT

Re: Is it okay to cry in front of a Psychiatrist or other therapist?

@Former-Member Hehe! mine was in his 40-50s and lives in Sydney lolz. Funny if it was the same guy :D. Much more my age group but is married with kids so cross him off the list lol.

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SnowieSenior Contributor22 Feb 2020, 7:42 pm AEDT

Re: Is it okay to cry in front of a Psychiatrist or other therapist?

Hi @Former-Member

It is totally fine to cry in front of any of our supports. I have heeps of times and it is totally normal especially when you are trying to get your thoughts out after bottling them up.

Take care

Snowie

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Unknown userMember22 Feb 2020, 8:08 pm AEDT

Re: Is it okay to cry in front of a Psychiatrist or other therapist?

Mine lives in Sydney too, oh my god lol!

Did his name begin with A? Mine does, lmao ironic huh?

I don't think mine is married and has kids though, doesn't have a wedding ring on

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Shaz51Senior Contributor22 Feb 2020, 8:31 pm AEDT

Re: Is it okay to cry in front of a Psychiatrist or other therapist?

Hello and hugs @Former-Member

Wondering what is your age xx

I am 55

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Unknown userMember22 Feb 2020, 8:34 pm AEDT

Re: Is it okay to cry in front of a Psychiatrist or other therapist?

Hi @Shaz51 . Thanks for the hugs, hugs back to you.

I'm 20, I'll be 21 in November

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Shaz51Senior Contributor22 Feb 2020, 8:39 pm AEDT

Re: Is it okay to cry in front of a Psychiatrist or other therapist?

What day in November so we can say a happy birthday to you xx

@outlander and @Eden1919 are around your age too @Former-Member

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Unknown userMember22 Feb 2020, 8:43 pm AEDT

Re: Is it okay to cry in front of a Psychiatrist or other therapist?

Thank you @Shaz51 xx

November 2 is my birthday. Hi to those mentioned

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Eden1919Senior Contributor23 Feb 2020, 1:12 am AEDT

Re: Is it okay to cry in front of a Psychiatrist or other therapist?

@Former-Member Hi and hi @Shaz51 , personally I don’t usually cry in front of supports but that isn’t because I think I shouldn’t I just don’t. Do whatever you feel like they shouldn’t judge you.

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