Do I really need a psychologist

[Hummer]

So I’ve had a rough couple of weeks due to my anxiety and depression. I recently updated my mental health plan and a new referral to my psychologist. I’ve booked the appointment and so on.

But my main question do you have days were thoughts go through your head, do you really need to go to the psychologist? Because I feel better. But some days are crap. Also psychologist Will they just repeat the same stuff like previous times which has happened

[IreneM]

Hi Hummer

First of all good on you for updating your Mental Health Plan, I am doing the same.

I think that with anxiety and/or depression, we all have days where our thoughts can make us go haywire. As well as consider whether you still need help or not.

If your psychologist is repeating things which you feel are unnecessary. Be up front about that. It is common to open a session with what was talked about at the previous appointment. But if it brings back flash backs or similar problems, please let them know.

Nobody can do anything about something that they do not know about.

The purpose of psychological therapy is to give you guidance to help you to adjust and change your perspective and devise strategies to cope with troubling situations. Their job is to help you to help yourself.

Keep up the good work and take care.

Irene.

[blondguy]

Hi Hummer

Welcome to the forums and good on you for having the courage to post too!

Irene has posted noteworthy and experienced advice above. You an amazing person for having consulted your GP and already having a plan organised too...Great effort...I didnt have the courage to do the same in the first few years of my anxiety and depressive issues

Anxiety is like a roller coaster ride with the bad lows that we dont need or want.The psychologist can help us reduce those bad days we have. I understand where you are coming from

You have everything to gain and nothing to lose by seeing a psychologist Hummer 🙂

If you have any questions you are always welcome to ask

my kind thoughts

Paul