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how do I tell my boyfriend I’m not ready to go to therapy and him pushing me to do it is only making me more hesitant to go?

Anonymous 4w

Exactly like that

Anonymous 4w

I mean I’m not exactly sure there’s a right time for therapy. No matter what it’s gonna be hard to get through. But it’s the end goal that’s important. I was insanely hesitant about therapy when I started (I was underage so it was ultimately my parents decision) but it changed and saved my life.

Anonymous

#2 4w

The thing is, I have social anxiety, and I know that I am not ready to open up to most people that I know, much less a complete stranger. There have been times where I’m more willing to discuss things with random people, but I am so closed off at the moment that it’s just gonna be a huge waste of time and money.

Anonymous

OP 4w

I get that. And I’m not trying to convince you otherwise, if waiting is what you need, waiting is what you need and that’s okay. But I do lastly just wanna say that it is the job of a therapist to help you overcome exactly what you’re avoiding it for. I’m only beating the dead bush because I felt so similar to you and my therapist knew it. I think we talked solely about my pets and the beach for the first few visits.

Anonymous

OP 4w

Which I know sounds like a waste of money and time but it’s the only way to get familiar and comfortable with the environment and the therapist yk what I mean? But again, you know what’s best for you so listen to yourself. I just wanted to point out my experience a little bit.

Anonymous

#2 4w

I don’t think you understand what I’m saying. I have the capability of opening up to people, but when I am so closed off, there is no opening up. I do want to get therapy. I just need to wait until I will benefit from therapy.