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Posted by sallyb on March 5, 2005, at 12:11:36
I know this sounds insipid on a board for professional therapists and experienced patients, but I have to ask and don't know where else to go. My second session with a psychotherapist is next week, we're supposed to discuss my 'history'. My 'history' is exactly why I didn't want to seek therapy. How do I overcome the anxiety of trying to explain my 'history' to a total stranger? My primary concern at the moment is confidentiality. The referral to this therapist came from a free counseling program at the office; the company pays for this therapy, ergo, I am convinced that the company will have access to the therapists notes and my 'history'. Any suggestions? FYI I've been on thyroid meds for many years, and have started effexor for depression, I contacted the phone counseling program voluntarily and voluntarily followed up with their recommended local therapist....sallyb
Posted by Dinah on March 5, 2005, at 13:30:41
In reply to therapy anxiety, posted by sallyb on March 5, 2005, at 12:11:36
Hi Sally and welcome to Babble.
This place can be confusing sometimes, with so many boards. There is a board for psychology and therapy, and I redirected your post there. There are lots of terrific and helpful posters there, although not always on the weekend, so don't be discouraged if you don't get replies right away.
I'm off to work right now, but I hope I'll get back to you later this evening.
Here's a link to your post as reposted on Psychology.
http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/psycho/20050305/msgs/466991.html
Dinah
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