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what should i say
first i would like to thank you for your advice. i have decided to go get a session with a local therapist. I would like to know about what kind of questions i should ask and what i should tell him/her? obviously we are not the same person, i just want a general idea.
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Honesty is important, their ability to help is based solely on how much accurate knowledge they have of you. The more you share, the better their picture.
Also important, you don't have to stick with the first therapist you talk to. They will ask their own questions, they aren't new at this and will do what they can to help you open up. You might not feel entirely comfortable, its not something you have to force. I talked to six counselors before I found one I could talk to, and I decided I felt more comfortable with a woman because I've got too much of my own macho testosterone bullshit to open up to a guy the way I'd need to to get any help. It might be different for you, might be the same, might not matter at all.
Start with basically what you said in your question. Explain yourself and your reason for being there as best you can. Don't worry about getting anything right the first time, therapy is a process of discovery, and no one makes discoveries overnight.
Questions are less important than statements. Start with whats going on in your head and what you're feeling. They'll help guide you through the rest.
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