Hi everyone,
I've been working with my OT and home support worker for some time, and one of the goals we've been working towards is getting me to the clinic so I can start councelling.
Today was my first appointment with the therapist. She was nice and I found her easy to talk to.
I've been scared everytime I thought of it this weekend and was so nervous this morning, but I did it! They said to me if I couldn't manage the whole hour, I could leave early, but I did manage it. I was so anxious beforehand but the anxiety went down. There were two separate moments where I did feel panic/anxiety rising, but I managed and carried on.
I never expected to stay the whole hour and this is the longest I've been out in a long time.
Heather x