Seeing a psycologist/councelor

2009-02-13 17:35:57

#1

Mitch: 16 more years; +877|6741|South Florida

Can anyone share their experiences seeing a psychologist/psychiatrist/counselor?

Over the last year i've developed a sort of... fear, of getting out. I never used to be like this. It's a fear that i'll either pass out or get sick somewhere in public and cause a scene and have to go to the hospitol. It stemmed from when i passed out after having the flu one night at my house... even though it never happened since i still get mini-panic attacks every now and then when i think about it to much, which only happens in public.

Advice? Experiences?
Is it easy? Is it relaxing?

15 more years! 15 more years!

2009-02-13 17:42:15

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Turquoise: O Canada; +1,596|6621|North Carolina

Agoraphobia. It's a common disorder.

I saw a psychologist a few times as a kid, but I honestly don't remember much about it. It was a pretty casual atmosphere, and I think the reason I saw one had to do with my ADD.

Anyway, agoraphobia is definitely something you should seek help with. I guess the only advice I have for you is to be honest with the psychologist. If he/she asks some tough questions, be truthful so that he/she can help you better.

2009-02-13 18:54:45

#3

ATG: Banned; +5,233|6745|Global Command

Beware that psycologists/councelors can be some of the most screwed up people out there.

It can be good, and it can mess you up, it depends on the person you see.

One I saw gave me some great advice; " nobody can ever say anything that will undo anything that has happened to you; sometimes you gotta just suck it up and be a man and live in today."

Abe Lincoln; " a man is as happy as he makes his mind up to be. "

Also; being alone too much will fuck you up. Having a circle of friends, even if it is a small circle, really helps. Socialization is very important. The internet is no substitution for relationships.

2009-02-13 19:03:23

#4

bad-man: now say you sorry; +34|6064|one windy city

ATG wrote:
sometimes you gotta just suck it up and be a man and live in today

yeah, grow a pair and go outside make sure you have beer and buddies to hang out with.... they'll help you trough this

now that i think about it, maybe wait with the beer until summer

2009-02-13 19:05:30

#5

ghettoperson: Member; +1,943|6865

Man the fuck up and go out.

Doing it is the best way to get over a fear. That's what I've found anyway. And in any case, you'll have to go out to see a shrink anyway, so you may as well do it for free on your own.

2009-02-13 19:13:56

#6

Mitch: 16 more years; +877|6741|South Florida

Well its not the whole 'man the fuck up and go out', cause i do go out... when i have to.

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2009-02-13 19:17:27

#7

ghettoperson: Member; +1,943|6865

Well do it when you don't have to. Alcohol will help you, I'm sure.

2009-02-13 19:26:02

#8

Kmar: Truth is my Bitch; +5,695|6817|132 and Bush

You've got to face your fears if you want to move pass them. Do it with good support.

When I was in management I had to do public speaking and I feared it (Glossophobia). It's a pretty common fear. Once I did it a few times it got easier.

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2009-02-13 19:30:25

#9

Mr.Dooomed: Find your center.; +752|6544

ghettoperson wrote:
Alcohol will help you, I'm sure.

is that a joke? He is worried about passing out because of some health issue he might have, and you recommend alcohol?

Turquoise wrote:
Agoraphobia. It's a common disorder.

Fawk...That sounds kind of like me. I'll go out to a few bars I know, some friends place, local cafes I frequent...But if there is something new going on, somewhere I haven't been, I usually skip the event

Nature is a powerful force. Those who seek to subdue nature, never do so permanently.

2009-02-13 19:37:43

#10

Kmar: Truth is my Bitch; +5,695|6817|132 and Bush

Im_Dooomed wrote:
ghettoperson wrote:
Alcohol will help you, I'm sure.
is that a joke? He is worried about passing out because of some health issue he might have, and you recommend alcohol?

Or getting sick.

I'm pretty sure there was a time in my life were I went out with the intent of passing out and getting sick.

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2009-02-13 19:53:38

#11

Mitch: 16 more years; +877|6741|South Florida

Im_Dooomed wrote:
ghettoperson wrote:
Alcohol will help you, I'm sure.
is that a joke? He is worried about passing out because of some health issue he might have, and you recommend alcohol?

Turquoise wrote:
Agoraphobia. It's a common disorder.
Fawk...That sounds kind of like me. I'll go out to a few bars I know, some friends place, local cafes I frequent...But if there is something new going on, somewhere I haven't been, I usually skip the event

Yeah, if i go someplace a lot im comfortable there. Im also comfortable in places i dont often go, like stores, shops. My truck is a safe place for me, i can drive anywhere. In my head its also very important that i drive so i can leave if i have to.

What does get me however, is the mall. I guess maybe it has to do with crowds?

I've noticed... if i keep my mind on something, i dont feel anxiety.

When i think about having anxiety, i feel anxiety.

stupid emotions

Im going to try to beat this without help first. I know that in the last year i've feared passing out or getting sick, i havent gotten sick or passed out once, at all, never.

Last edited by Mitch (2009-02-13 19:55:25)

15 more years! 15 more years!

2009-02-13 19:54:07

#12

ghettoperson: Member; +1,943|6865

Im_Dooomed wrote:
ghettoperson wrote:
Alcohol will help you, I'm sure.
is that a joke? He is worried about passing out because of some health issue he might have, and you recommend alcohol?

Turquoise wrote:
Agoraphobia. It's a common disorder.
Fawk...That sounds kind of like me. I'll go out to a few bars I know, some friends place, local cafes I frequent...But if there is something new going on, somewhere I haven't been, I usually skip the event

He'll soon forget about it once he's drunk though. The fact he's more likely to pass out doesn't mattter.

2009-02-13 19:55:24

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Kmar: Truth is my Bitch; +5,695|6817|132 and Bush

ghettoperson wrote:
Im_Dooomed wrote:
ghettoperson wrote:
Alcohol will help you, I'm sure.
is that a joke? He is worried about passing out because of some health issue he might have, and you recommend alcohol?

Turquoise wrote:
Agoraphobia. It's a common disorder.
Fawk...That sounds kind of like me. I'll go out to a few bars I know, some friends place, local cafes I frequent...But if there is something new going on, somewhere I haven't been, I usually skip the event
He'll soon forget about it once he's drunk though. The fact he's more likely to pass out doesn't mattter.

Right. Drunk people never panic..lol.

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2009-02-13 19:56:18

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Hurricane2k9: Pendulous Sweaty Balls; +1,538|5918|College Park, MD

Yeah, reliance on alcohol to help your problems is alcoholism if I'm not mistaken.

If you think you need one, go see a psychotherapist. They can be very helpful. I think a fair few will offer cheap introductory sessions so you can get to know them a bit and see if they're compatible with you.

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2009-02-13 19:58:41

#15

Kmar: Truth is my Bitch; +5,695|6817|132 and Bush

Hurricane2k9 wrote:
Yeah, reliance on alcohol to help your problems is alcoholism if I'm not mistaken.

If you think you need one, go see a psychotherapist. They can be very helpful. I think a fair few will offer cheap introductory sessions so you can get to know them a bit and see if they're compatible with you.

Aside from the dependency.. he says he has to drive everywhere.

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2009-02-13 19:59:39

#16

Commie Killer: Member; +192|6603

I used to fake being sick all the time and stay home from school cause I was bored, I didn't mind school that much, had a bunch of friends, used to be pretty popular back then (sure, I hate getting up in the morning, but everyone does), no real reason. Back in middle school so it didn't matter, but my parents used to think that there was something wrong with me that made me get sick, so they sent me to a shrink to see what was causing me to "think" I was sick. I always acted normal there, and I generally was pretty normal besides the skipping school thing back then. They never found anything wrong, probably should have one now though, Im a little fucked in the head but w/e, everyone is. Few weeks ago I was smoking by myself and it was some of this amazing silver haze, and I started thinking bout how I was personality wise and shit. It was bad, started thinking about how I'm a weird bastard with no actual personality and I just am a hodgepodge of other people's personality's. Probably was just me being a dumb ass when I was high, but shit, don't do any deep thinking about your personality when you aint sure who or what you are. I'm pretty fucked in the head I guess.

Lesson is, go see a shrink or if you can, keep your mind off of the subject.

2009-02-13 20:00:38

#17

ATG: Banned; +5,233|6745|Global Command

Kmarion wrote:
Im_Dooomed wrote:
ghettoperson wrote:
Alcohol will help you, I'm sure.
is that a joke? He is worried about passing out because of some health issue he might have, and you recommend alcohol?
Or getting sick.

I'm pretty sure there was a time in my life were I went out with the intent of passing out and getting sick.

Wow, that's messed up.

I have drank rivers, but never liked getting sick.

2009-02-13 20:02:59

#18

Kmar: Truth is my Bitch; +5,695|6817|132 and Bush

ATG wrote:
Kmarion wrote:
Im_Dooomed wrote:
is that a joke? He is worried about passing out because of some health issue he might have, and you recommend alcohol?
Or getting sick.

I'm pretty sure there was a time in my life were I went out with the intent of passing out and getting sick.
Wow, that's messed up.

I have drank rivers, but never liked getting sick.

I accept the consequence..lol.

I always felt better after. It was a recharge.. I'd wipe my mouth and resume. A couple of my friends were like that also.

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2009-02-13 20:09:25

#19

ghettoperson: Member; +1,943|6865

Kmarion wrote:
ATG wrote:
Kmarion wrote:

Or getting sick.

I'm pretty sure there was a time in my life were I went out with the intent of passing out and getting sick.
Wow, that's messed up.

I have drank rivers, but never liked getting sick.
I accept the consequence..lol.

I always felt better after. It was a recharge.. I'd wipe my mouth and resume. A couple of my friends were like that also.

I'm sure it helped you get the figure all those other girls had.

2009-02-13 20:13:43

#20

Kmar: Truth is my Bitch; +5,695|6817|132 and Bush

ghettoperson wrote:
Kmarion wrote:
ATG wrote:
Wow, that's messed up.

I have drank rivers, but never liked getting sick.
I accept the consequence..lol.

I always felt better after. It was a recharge.. I'd wipe my mouth and resume. A couple of my friends were like that also.
I'm sure it helped you get the figure all those other girls had.

Find a car to do it behind and carry some gum at all times..lol. If properly timed you had the girls drunk enough to not give a shit.

Classy

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2009-02-13 20:15:58

#21

ghettoperson: Member; +1,943|6865

I think you missed my joke, but anyway I'll bear that in mind.

2009-02-13 20:17:25

#22

13rin: Member; +977|6695

Mitch wrote:
Can anyone share their experiences seeing a psychologist/psychiatrist/counselor?

Over the last year i've developed a sort of... fear, of getting out. I never used to be like this. It's a fear that i'll either pass out or get sick somewhere in public and cause a scene and have to go to the hospitol. It stemmed from when i passed out after having the flu one night at my house... even though it never happened since i still get mini-panic attacks every now and then when i think about it to much, which only happens in public.

Advice? Experiences?
Is it easy? Is it relaxing?

Wha? Tis' a Stage in puberty. Harden the fuck up. It will pass.. .

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2009-02-13 20:18:14

#23

Kmar: Truth is my Bitch; +5,695|6817|132 and Bush

ghettoperson wrote:
I think you missed my joke, but anyway I'll bear that in mind.

Wrong direction tbh

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2009-02-13 20:20:02

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DesertFox-: The very model of a modern major general; +796|6900|United States of America

Kmarion wrote:
I'd wipe my mouth and resume. A couple of my friends were like that also.

Is anyone else disturbed by this line?

2009-02-13 20:24:27

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ghettoperson: Member; +1,943|6865

DesertFox- wrote:
Kmarion wrote:
I'd wipe my mouth and resume. A couple of my friends were like that also.
Is anyone else disturbed by this line?

When I read it out of context, I must admit it made me lol slightly.

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