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I have an appointment coming up. Should I be sure to sound as insane as possible?

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Only if you want to start things off with them being overly worried about your mental well being

Start slow, build up confidence and work on building trust so that you can be open and honest with your therapist.

If you have real issues worth talking about, alarming them about what's going on all up front is going to be a lot for them to sort through and can make you feel vulnerable later on (after the session) rather than before it when you just want to get everything off your chest.

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weekoldhotdog posted...

Only if you want to start things off with them being overly worried about your mental well being

Start slow, build up confidence and work on building trust so that you can be open and honest with your therapist.

If you have real issues worth talking about, alarming them about what's going on all up front is going to be a lot for them to sort through and can make you feel vulnerable later on (after the session) rather than before it when you just want to get everything off your chest.

Thanks for the serious advice. I was only half joking about acting as insane as possible. I'll try not to drop too much on the first session. I'm hoping it will just be some q and a, short and sweet. I don't expect to break ground too quickly.

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Just be truthful about everything

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sabrestorm posted...

Just be truthful about everything

I went into my therapy with my last therapist open and honest and it worked out well. Unfortunately she moved on to another organization, so here's to hoping the new one will bring a fresh and useful perspective.

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sabrestorm posted...

Just be truthful about everything

I wouldn't go THAT far. Remember that if you ever get involved "with the system", a Judge can and WILL have you sign release forms releasing every medical document you've ever had filled out with your name on it (including therapist sessions and notes). If you DON'T want this stuff used against you in the future.....talk about what you feel comfortable talking about and -nothing- more. Even if you trust this therapist, someone else reading their notes can weaponize -anything-.

Just be aware of this.

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