How can I go about talking to my therapist to get help rather than avoiding the truth?

Question

I don't like to talk to my therapist even though I like her, I have anxiety and depression and PTSD, I have symptoms of ADD, and schizophrenia, that and my mood always changes, my bf calls me a paranoid schizophrenic, but I think it may be true, I hate people and can not be around them I panic, and I always think that people are out to get me, I thought my neighbor was a undercover cop, " i think that he may be though", but what should I do to try to get some help, and no stupid answers please only serious answers.

Answer 1

I have had some of your symptoms before (add, depression anxiety) and understand the struggle to talk to your therapist. I think the best thing to do is to tell her what you told us. Let her know that you do like/trust her but have trouble being up front about it. if you let her know, she is more likely to ask you questions in a yes or no kind of way where you may feel less threatened. i realize this is probably a difficult time with your therapist and it may even be difficult to be direct and blunt with her, but remember she will ALWAYS be there for you. if there are important things that she should know about or if u have a question that you do not feel comfortable saying aloud it is always ok to email her. i realize that the beginning is the toughest part but once you really bond with her you will find therapy much easier!

I hope my advice helped you!

good luck,and always remember that she will be there for you whenever you are ready.