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 Be honest. I think the therapist is going to see if you're hiding something anyway, don't think you're the only one who thought of lying to a therapist. And you're young, aren't you? You're allowed to be a bit troubled when young, without major consequences :D

by Edvard

 Be honest. I think the therapist is going to see if you're hiding something anyway, don't think you're the only one who thought of lying to a therapist. And you're young, aren't you? You're allowed to be a bit troubled when young, without major consequences :D

 I am late 20's - is that classed as young these days? Thanks for the input Edvard, I think I will play it honest and see how things pan out. Its the way I was considering going but wasn't sure how these things play out once in session. Maybe being honest will keep things interesting all on its own!

 I'm late 20s too, so yeah you're young :D (not as young as I thought though). I still think you should be honest.

Be honest. Don't over think you responses. Let them flow naturally. These people are good at body language, so even in saying nothing you are giving them tons of answers. Just be open to growing.

by Edvard

 I'm late 20s too, so yeah you're young :D (not as young as I thought though). I still think you should be honest.

by Ailonna

Be honest. Don't over think you responses. Let them flow naturally. These people are good at body language, so even in saying nothing you are giving them tons of answers. Just be open to growing.

It's nice to know I'm still young(ish). I think I will be honest, open and unguarded. Lets see how it goes! I appreciate the replies.

"I'm not really sure I want the true me marking down in some folder that could in the future be brought out into the public domain."

Pretty sure they can't without your consent, some kind of criminal offense, or something else along those sorts of lines. It's not like a big red marker that's giving you a psychological grade that will follow you everywhere unless you choose it to be. They'll keep what's said private until you become a threat to yourself or others, or you give the okay.


"How would you play the session and if you have been to any Therapy/counselling how was it?"

It was nice to have someone inconsequential to talk to, but I didn't enjoy the feeling that I knew more on the subject than she did. Granted, if her body language and facial expressions said anything, she found me very confusing, so that could have very well played into her seeming like a deer in the headlights.


"How smart are these people? Will they see straight through me?"

It varies from shrink to shrink, they don't all just take one approach. Some are quick to find shortcut answers, while others will take the time to really see into your case. I'd argue the best ones are the ones who have experience in their own lives with issues, be it from themselves or family.

My feelings on therapy: You'll get as much out of it as you put into it (assuming your therapist is any good). They can never directly give you the answers (some may try), but they can help you find the answers yourself. 

by Turncoat

"I'm not really sure I want the true me marking down in some folder that could in the future be brought out into the public domain."

Pretty sure they can't without your consent, some kind of criminal offense, or something else along those sorts of lines. It's not like a big red marker that's giving you a psychological grade that will follow you everywhere unless you choose it to be. They'll keep what's said private until you become a threat to yourself or others, or you give the okay.


"How would you play the session and if you have been to any Therapy/counselling how was it?"

It was nice to have someone inconsequential to talk to, but I didn't enjoy the feeling that I knew more on the subject than she did. Granted, if her body language and facial expressions said anything, she found me very confusing, so that could have very well played into her seeming like a deer in the headlights.


"How smart are these people? Will they see straight through me?"

It varies from shrink to shrink, they don't all just take one approach. Some are quick to find shortcut answers, while others will take the time to really see into your case. I'd argue the best ones are the ones who have experience in their own lives with issues, be it from themselves or family.

My feelings on therapy: You'll get as much out of it as you put into it (assuming your therapist is any good). They can never directly give you the answers (some may try), but they can help you find the answers yourself. 

 Thanks for that Turncoat. I appreciate the insight and yes they have confirmed its fully confidential unless I pose a danger to myself or others. I think I will weight the person up when I arrive and go from there. Ultimately I will try and take it seriously and be honest - you never know I may learn something!

 Dear Zack: 1. If the issue is between certain family members and you, can you isolate which ones? And focus on counseling/improving those relations? some changes work better "in context with others" if that is what is causing them.

2. in general, if you carry suppressed issues from either parent or side of your family, this can repeat through you or the next generation. Some issues take 4-5 generations to work themselves out.

A. If the anger is connected to something in your past you are holding on to, which you can change by yourself, then you should be able to identify where it's coming from and commit to removing that negative energy

B. If it is coming from a past generation, it can take deeper meditation or prayer to identify and release the cause of blockage. Buddhists may use regression therapy, while Christians call it generational sickness and pray for healing by deliverance. but it follows the same process, of clearing out anything negative from your spiritual past that wasn't fully forgiven and let go yet.

The same process is similar to 12 step recovery, 5 step grief process, or the "steps of forgiveness". I have an easier time working through this by interacting with friends and family to "trigger" the issues to come out and get resolved.

 Hey Emily thanks a lot for the input. whilst my family may not be the cause of a lot of my "baggage" they are the ones pushing for me to see someone. Like I said I feel fine with myself - more indifferent and neutral to be honest. However when I try and look from their perspective I see they may have a point.

I will let you know how it goes!