forum So what exactly do you do in well mental therapy?

Started October 24, 2018 by @Brooklyn_Is_Here

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So I'm going for my 1st time next week and I want to know what it's like and do you have to get officially diagnosed or like do they do it for you? Nerves man, nerves..

Well, I have really only gone to my therapist a few times (I don't trust her) and they really didn't diagnose me with anything other than impulse control (Haha, I have a schizophrenic disorder) mostly they just talk to you.

Well, I have really only gone to my therapist a few times (I don't trust her) and they really didn't diagnose me with anything other than impulse control (Haha, I have a schizophrenic disorder) mostly they just talk to you.

…about what?

About your week, what you liked about it, what you disliked, what you felt you did well, what you felt you did wrong, etc.

They talk about concerns and things you are going through and access the steps you need to take. Sorry, I'm no expert in this. I just see a counselor and we talk.

About your week, what you liked about it, what you disliked, what you felt you did well, what you felt you did wrong, etc.

Wait is that really it?

yup, thats the first couple of sessions.

They talk about concerns and things you are going through and access the steps you need to take. Sorry, I'm no expert in this. I just see a counselor and we talk.

Like a school counselor? My school doesn't have one.

About your week, what you liked about it, what you disliked, what you felt you did well, what you felt you did wrong, etc.

Wait is that really it?

From my experiences, somewhat.

They talk about concerns and things you are going through and access the steps you need to take. Sorry, I'm no expert in this. I just see a counselor and we talk.

Like a school counselor? My school doesn't have one.

Like a real counselor. Although, I have seen the school counselor too, but that is very different.

The first few meetings are to get backstory. They won't really get into detailed help sessions with you until they can get a feel of who you are, what you've gone through, and what you're going through currently.

Each therapist is also different, so their way of treatments are different too. My first therapist relied heavily on meditation, Mindfulness, and non-medication treatments for my anxiety disorder. Which is great an all, but didn't work with me. My second therapist understood this, but is still reluctant to give me any medication if she can help it (because it's really easy to get addicted to it).

Therapists are also legally mandated reporters by the state (at least in California). So if you tell them something along the lines of abuse that is happening currently, they legally have to report it to either the police or social workers. Otherwise, they have a confidentiality agreement. They can't say anything about specifically you, as you are a patient. If your therapist breaks this (saying you as an example but also giving your name), is breaking the law and they can be taken to court.

The first few meetings are to get backstory. They won't really get into detailed help sessions with you until they can get a feel of who you are, what you've gone through, and what you're going through currently.

Each therapist is also different, so their way of treatments are different too. My first therapist relied heavily on meditation, Mindfulness, and non-medication treatments for my anxiety disorder. Which is great an all, but didn't work with me. My second therapist understood this, but is still reluctant to give me any medication if she can help it (because it's really easy to get addicted to it).

Therapists are also legally mandated reporters by the state (at least in California). So if you tell them something along the lines of abuse that is happening currently, they legally have to report it to either the police or social workers. Otherwise, they have a confidentiality agreement. They can't say anything about specifically you, as you are a patient. If your therapist breaks this (saying you as an example but also giving your name), is breaking the law and they can be taken to court.

that sounds scary…

The first few meetings are to get backstory. They won't really get into detailed help sessions with you until they can get a feel of who you are, what you've gone through, and what you're going through currently.

Each therapist is also different, so their way of treatments are different too. My first therapist relied heavily on meditation, Mindfulness, and non-medication treatments for my anxiety disorder. Which is great an all, but didn't work with me. My second therapist understood this, but is still reluctant to give me any medication if she can help it (because it's really easy to get addicted to it).

Therapists are also legally mandated reporters by the state (at least in California). So if you tell them something along the lines of abuse that is happening currently, they legally have to report it to either the police or social workers. Otherwise, they have a confidentiality agreement. They can't say anything about specifically you, as you are a patient. If your therapist breaks this (saying you as an example but also giving your name), is breaking the law and they can be taken to court.

that sounds scary…

Not really, don't worry.

It usually doesn't ever get so bad like that, but I want you to be prepared just in case.

Or, your parents just send you to therapy because they think "something is wrong with my child."

I've had 2 therapists.
One did brain tests and stuff like that with like measuring brain waves or something.
The other was more of a 'talk to me if you want, if not I'm fine with you coming in here to be alone' because she was a school councilor and my friend's mom and my coach.
I'm going to go see an actual therapist to discuss if I have manic depression soon….