But how do I tell her that my arachnophobia is so bad I can't stand see picture or movies/shows with spiders in them?

You just told us about it. It's not hard to do.

Clinical phobias are complicated and serious. Tell the therapist all about it. They negatively impact our lives.

True. Thanks for all the help.

Just like that talk to him/her like you would here. I don’t know if I am making sense but they are there to help you.

I think that would probably be the best thing to start out with. Message me if you want my email.

Thanks

You’re welcome

If the therapist does not seem to take it seriously, impress on them that it is. If they still don't, get another therapist.

I 1,000% agree with wanderingvet

Please don't self harm. I used to cut my legs (legs so nobody could see them) thankfully i'm not much of a skirt/bikini type of person but now my legs are covered in scars. As i'm very pale you can't really notice unless you look properly but I know theyre there and i feel like people would stare at them and think I'm crazy (which i suppose theyre sort of right haha). Once you start it gives you the feeling you want but then after a while you become used to that feeling and its not enough anymore so you start to think of other ways. This is deffo not healthy and it took me a few years to not have the urge, don't get me wrong I have the odd day every now and then when I feel like i want too but its made me a stronger person learning from that mistake and its a mistake i wouldn't want anyone else to make. The thought of speaking to someone is horrible as you feel like they are going to judge you but they aren't its there job to listen and support you thats why they started doing that job. Sometimes though it can be easier to speak to people you will never meet (online) which is why i joined this group as i didn't feel therapy helped but everyone is different and copes in different ways i hope you find yours. x

Thanks, Kerrie.

I will look forward to reading your book someday, the title sounds very interesting. Yes, share all your fears, phobias, etc. to your therapist. Their job is to listen and help you find strategies to feeling better. When is your appointment? I will be praying for you and that you will have a successful experience at your appointment. God Bless.

My appointment is next Monday at 3 pm . Just a few hours after I meet with my regular doctor about my anti anxiety medicine. I'm nervous. My fears are stupid and irritional but my fear of spiders is getting in the way of watching shows I'd normally enjoy watching. I'm not sure what to do or how to tell her if i have an panic attack while at my appointment with Meredith.