Started therapy and already feel like a fraud

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1w ago1 min read

Finally made the appointment after months of telling myself I didn't need it. First session was yesterday and I felt like I was wasting the therapist's time. Like my problems aren't big enough to be there. I know logically that doesn't make sense but that's what my brain keeps telling me. Is this normal at the beginning? Did anyone else feel this way?

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KKevin M.New Dad1w ago

Man, you're not a fraud for going to therapy. That takes guts. I work nights and kept telling myself I was fine until I wasn't. First session is always weird but it gets better. Proud of you for making that call.

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MMike C.Regular1w ago

The fact that you went shows you're not a fraud at all. I resisted therapy for years thinking real men don't need it. What a load of garbage that was. You're already winning by being honest with yourself.

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CCarlos M.New Dad1w ago

Feeling like a fraud is actually super common in therapy. My therapist told me that feeling means you're self aware. Give it a few more sessions before you judge it. You made the hard choice.

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