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Mental Health Support

Siwsan

(27,354 posts) Tue Jan 10, 2023, 03:33 PM Jan 2023

I'm heading out to my first therapy appointment. Wish me luck. [View all]

I admit I'm anxious/nervous. I took an Ativan to try and calm my anxiety down enough to not come across as a basket case.

The counselor I'm seeing has some pretty impressive credentials.

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I'm heading out to my first therapy appointment. Wish me luck. [View all] Siwsan Jan 2023 OP

Holding you in my heart. MontanaMama Jan 2023 #1

You got this, Siwsan! MLAA Jan 2023 #2

best wishes, Siwsan! rurallib Jan 2023 #3

Just remember, the therapist is there to help you Clash City Rocker Jan 2023 #4

+ 1 nt pazzyanne Jan 2023 #21

It's a scary idea, but I think you'll find it's OK good night Walleye Jan 2023 #5

Thinking of you and sending positive vibes. happybird Jan 2023 #6

Best advice I had from friends (who'd already done their therapy): fierywoman Jan 2023 #12

You'll be fine XanaDUer2 Jan 2023 #7

Think of Carys purring... 3catwoman3 Jan 2023 #8

Sending calming vibes to you. skylucy Jan 2023 #9

Have no fear. usonian Jan 2023 #10

I think everybody should go to therapy NJCher Jan 2023 #11

Please remember to sit and rest, not drive, if you're really Ilsa Jan 2023 #13

You got this, Supergirl. jaxexpat Jan 2023 #14

Wishing all the best to you. Hope22 Jan 2023 #15

good vibes coming ur way. AllaN01Bear Jan 2023 #16

Mental health/recovery is a huge journey Victor_c3 Jan 2023 #17

You completely rock Javaman Jan 2023 #18

Wishing you calming and healing vibes. virgdem Jan 2023 #19

Be careful of strong medicine that may counteract too effectively. keithbvadu2 Jan 2023 #20

Hope you have a good session. We're all rooting for you! 70sEraVet Jan 2023 #22

Hopefully you will find a good person to help. Wishing you the very best Siwsan. Be yourself. Evolve Dammit Jan 2023 #23