https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/treatments-health-professionals/assistance-for-a-person-too-scared-to-go-see-someone/m-p/582018#M13911 <P>I’d like to know if there’s a way to get some sort of assistance or diagnosis with as little irl human interaction possible. I have tried (with a lot of effort) going to a therapist but the entire time I was in the chair I just felt scared and uncomfortable and on the verge of tears. She was a nice lady and I know she was just trying to help but I’m always scared.&nbsp;</P> Fri, 05 Jan 2024 08:15:18 GMT 7x 2024-01-05T08:15:18Z https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/treatments-health-professionals/assistance-for-a-person-too-scared-to-go-see-someone/m-p/582018#M13911 <P>I’d like to know if there’s a way to get some sort of assistance or diagnosis with as little irl human interaction possible. I have tried (with a lot of effort) going to a therapist but the entire time I was in the chair I just felt scared and uncomfortable and on the verge of tears. She was a nice lady and I know she was just trying to help but I’m always scared.&nbsp;</P> Fri, 05 Jan 2024 08:15:18 GMT https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/treatments-health-professionals/assistance-for-a-person-too-scared-to-go-see-someone/m-p/582018#M13911 7x 2024-01-05T08:15:18Z https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/treatments-health-professionals/assistance-for-a-person-too-scared-to-go-see-someone/m-p/582024#M13912 <P>Hello Dear 7x,</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>A very warm and caring welcome to our forums…</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>A round 6-7 years ago, I was going through similar to what you’re going through, I just couldn’t go out anywhere let alone my Dr…I did build up enough courage to end up going after a while, when I got to reception and into the waiting room, I was in tears, the receptionist asked if I was okay and I told her about my anxiety, she took me into a little room that was free of people…which helped a bit…I had my fidget toys with me which helped…Maybe if you can get yourself to your Drs reception, ask the receptionist if their is a room vacant of people that you can wait for your Dr to be ready for your appointed time…and explain about your anxiety and how being around stranger makes you scared….<BR /><BR /></P><P>I was scared of my counsellor for the first few visits, just sat there and didn’t do much talking, except yes or no answers, over time I got a lot more comfortable with her…because I began to realise that she was trying to help me….</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>I think there are phone consultations you can arrange with counselling……., during Covid my Dr arranged this for me, but it wasn’t really working for me…I think because it was a different therapist…Do you think you feel a connection with your therapist?..</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>Maybe Dear 7x, if you’re able to, have a talk to your Dr and see what they can arrange for you….My Dr also arranged a support worker to take me to and from appointments as well as weekly outings, after I had a big setback and had to spend 6 weeks in a mental health facility….</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>Not sure if I’ve helped you at all, other lovely members will pop in from time to time and help support you the best they can…</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>My kindest and most caring thoughts Dear 7x,</P><P>Grandy..</P> Fri, 05 Jan 2024 09:42:58 GMT https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/treatments-health-professionals/assistance-for-a-person-too-scared-to-go-see-someone/m-p/582024#M13912 Ggrand 2024-01-05T09:42:58Z