I am going to see a new counselor tommorrow morning. I am really, really nervous. I am afraid that she may be pushy or invasive and I may not be able to open up and talk to her.

Also, since I suffer bpd...my moods change severely from day to day/minute to minute and I heard horror stories of bpd's and their counselors. I don't want to cause any problems for my new counselor....but I'm afraid my severe mood swings could mess things up for me...

I am just really, really nervous....my anxiety has my self-injury and OCD flaring up horribly....I keep counting in my head...and can't hold still at all...plus I keep having to do breathing exercises to keep from panicking.

I'm just really worried that things aren't going to work out...and if they don't...I'm not going to go to anyone else...it has been too much of a hassle the way it is.

:wave: Hello Darkangel,Sorry I didn't get to write before you went just now came across your post.How did your visit go?When I switched counselors it was a blessing for me.I didn't get anywhere with my first one no matter what she did and the second one had me talking and crying and laughing at the same time I think a patient and doctor have to be a certain match for it to acually help you.I hope it is working out ok and keep in touch. :)

I think you are 100% right about a counselor, IT is like finding a good friend you just have to feel relaxed in order to talk to them, MYself I never did find one,like that , But some people do. anyway just wont to know how it went . keep us posted .... FELICIA

I just want to wish you good luck. I've gone through many counselors who just didn't fit my personality. I finally found one who did. One thing, though, don't blame yourself or your mood if it doesn't go well. Counselors are supposed to understand that we have mood problems. Hope it all goes well, but if not it's not your fault.