Started therapy and feeling weird about it | DadHQ

Started therapy and feeling weird about it

3w ago1 min read

Had my second session yesterday and it's strange talking to a therapist about stuff. My guy is really good and doesn't judge which helps but I keep catching myself minimizing things or trying to make jokes. Also weird that I'm paying someone to listen to me complain when I've got friends for that. But at the same time I'm telling her stuff I've never told anyone else so maybe there's something to this. Anyone else doing therapy? Does it actually get less awkward?

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Comments(6)

MMike P.New Dad3w ago

Stick with it, man. I'm only two months into therapy and yeah it feels weird at first, but my therapist has already helped me see patterns I couldn't see before. The fact that your guy is cool matters - you need to trust him. It gets easier.

LLucasRegular3w ago

That weird feeling is totally normal. You're literally telling a stranger your vulnerabilities. Give it a few more sessions before you judge. What matters is that you're doing it at all.

RRyan P.New Dad3w ago

Good on you for going. A lot of guys won't even try therapy because it feels uncomfortable. That weird feeling is just your brain adjusting to something new. If the therapist is good and you vibe with him, that's already half the battle won.

BBenNew Dad3w ago

That feeling of weirdness is totally normal. First few sessions feel awkward because you're basically airing stuff to a stranger. But once you get past that it actually helps a lot. Stick with it.

DDannyRegular3w ago

Therapy is great because you can literally say anything without judgment. Sounds like your guy is a good fit if you felt comfortable enough in the second session. That matters way more than people realize.

LLance K.Regular3w ago

The weird feeling goes away. I was hesitant at first too but honestly having someone trained to listen without trying to fix everything changed my perspective on a lot of stuff.