First "intensive therapy" session tomorrow..scared :(

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Hi all,

Ive been referred for this therapy to try to sort out my pathetic phobia of fainting. My anxiety is really bad at the moment so im looking forward to starting the therapy but am really nervous :(

Can anyone tell me what may happen tomorrow? Long shot i know :( But im going to be sat here worrying about it all night so thought i would post and see if anyone else has had "intensive therapy" How will they help me with my phobia? I don't even know where to start with the therapist, i have agoraphobia too just one big mess :(

I have only been to 3 appointments so far to do with my anxiety (which ive had for 17 years and never told anyone else) so each time i talk about it to someone i can't seem to stop crying this is also making me nervous! I hate getting upset infront of people!

Arghhhh! I would seriously consider running away..if i wasn't bloody agoraphobic
Thanks for reading my ramble anyway!

No specific advice about the process, but what if you try to think differently about it?

Could you try to change your perspective from dread/anxiety to excitement/anticipation that you may finally be on track to develop skills to put an end to these phobias that rule your life?

The phobias don't enhance your life in any way (and probably detract), so be glad you're about to take steps to deal with them in a positive way.

Perhaps simplistic, but I know looking at things differently (and in an 'empowering' way) can help me a great deal.

Good luck.

How did it go?

Hi earlybird, thanks for replying and asking how i got on!

You were right, i need to change the way i think about these things. I dreaded it and the appointment went well!! Im now feeling positive after that first appointment, and know that im on my way up iykwim. I didn't get upset so must be stronger than i thought :)

Im starting to work towards issue no.1 (of many ) Next session is on friday.

Thanks again for replying, means a lot :)