So yesterday I went for my first appointment with my shrink. It's the second time I've been in therapy/counseling. The first time I went was back in 2001, and it was to one of those work-supplied therapists, and she was pretty okay but I only ended up going 3 times, because I just felt like I was wasting her time.
This time around, I get to go to anyone I want. So I googled "gay therapist vancouver" and found a list, and decided to go to one who is close to my work, or at least downtown. He seems nice. I babbled on about my life, he jotted down notes, and he gave me some tools to help me deal with everyday situations, so I'm hopeful this will be productive and worth it.
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ReplyDeleteGood for you.
I think the world would be a better place if everyone were required to "get on the couch" for at least 10 weeks out of year.
But, taking the step to therapy is a courageous thing to do. It takes gutts. And, you're giving it another go. I think that is fantastic.
My advice is to be as honest/frank as you can be when meeting with your therapist. Tough to do, but knowing and understanding the self is so crucial.
As gay men - and, as man of Asian ethnicity, you have had to face a number of challenges imposed by a racist, sexist and idiotic straight and white society. I can't even imagine the conflicts that creates. I see my B deal with it every day.
Anyway, sending you love and a rousing hi-5. Actually, I don't know how to do a hi-5. ...my nails! eeek!
love and kisses,
matty