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Tomorrow I have my first meeting with my counselor. I don't even know what to say or do. My counselor is not a state appointed one. A special friend is paying for his services and I promised not to say who is paying it. Dallas said I should write down a few things that I may want to say to the counselor. I'm nervous as hell lol.
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8 years ago
You're on your way down the right path Benji. Things will work out, but it does take time to work thru your anger, which you obviously know the cause, and that's half of the battle. I'm proud of u too bud. You go guy!
8 years ago
I'm proud of you for going to that meeting... shows that you have courage, and also that you have accepted help. For you now, the journey can only get better.. and I am sure that it will. I wish you all the best for future meetings... I'm so pleased to hear all went well :)
8 years ago
Glad it went well Benji.
gm4yngr
8 years ago
That is awesome news Benji, glad to hear that you are off to a good start.
8 years ago
I did alright with my first meeting with the counselor. He asked so many questions. I told him everything. There is one reason why I get so angry and I can't mention it here. I see him again next Tuesday. Thanks everyone.
tylerjock
8 years ago
ya maybe u wanna make a few notes just in case u might forget to get things off ur chest. good luck bro!
gm4yngr
8 years ago
Sounds like good advise here so far. I do not know about your "issues" but you need to be sure that your counselor hears all about all of them. Wishing you the very best!
8 years ago
if u have the time write down all - the complete Story - may be only headlines as reminder for yourself. Try to be open as much as you can and try to see the Situation now as a Chance.
8 years ago
Thanks stargeeyzer
8 years ago
I know John. I will tell the the counselor.
stargeeyzer
8 years ago
looking at your old posts and the swiftjohn comment........."Start with the Whole Truth", and let the healing begin. I really feel remiss that i didn;t pick up on a problem i might have helped with earlier, and i don;t usually sign in alot, although I try to be there if i think i'm needed. with that said, remember that all communications are confidential...Ask Him, he will tell you. He will only tell someone if there is a crime continually ongoing, or if he thinks you are going to hurt yourself,or others....Ask Him, he will tell you. .....But remember you cannot heal unless you start with the truth, the whole truth. ...thanks again
swiftjohn
8 years ago
Perhaps this may finally be the time for honesty. You know what I'm talking about.
stargeeyzer
8 years ago
The basic rules are this....tell the truth about everything, because he will not divulge anything unless he thinks you are going to hurt someone or hurt yourself. you will get much more out of it, which is what i think you want, which is why i signed in. having done 10 years myself, i know this to be true. you are 17 ?, so he also has to look out for you, but be straight with him about being gay/bi. they love that, and this is our time in the world. you need to know where you want to be later on in life, so you have something to work towards. anger issues, i think i read, that is a good thing to work for, remember though that therapy can help you change yourself, you will not be able to change the world, at least not alone. my guess is that you will learn to walk away from the fights you cannot win, and don't fight the fights that will get you in trouble. it takes a lot of time to realise that the rest of the world may be full of it, but that is gonna have to be their problem. you have to be smarter than the rest of the world, and then you will sail through life, as we all should, and "let the water roll off your back, like a duck". you will become happy with yourself, and therefore happy with your life. it takes a while, best of luck
8 years ago
Cooper is right on in what he said. The counselor is there to help you with PTSD and anger management. He definitely is not there to judge you, so you should feel free to tell him anything. Plus, as a licensed professional, he cannot share any information you provide. Dallas is right. Write down a few things you think are important to share with the counselor at your first meeting.
austinpscottt
8 years ago
good luck, and I wish you well, love scott
8 years ago
Relax good idea to be prepared he is there to help you Benji not judge or discipline you.