Struggling with group therapy
I started group psychotherapy last month and after 4-5 sessions I really don't feel it's for me. I've barely spoken during the sessions (unless asked something) and have ventured virtually nothing personal about myself. There are two major problems - most of the group are nothing like me really in terms of their problems, and (most importantly) I have realised I am very uncomfortable with sharing personal issues with the other people in the group, I just can't do it. And I don't think it will get easier as time goes on.
I could quit but I don't want to really go back to my GP and say for the third time (I tried CBT on the NHS before which was OK while it lasted, but I lapsed once it was over) that I am looking for some help for my anxiety etc. Not to mention how long it can take to find anything on the NHS. I could look for something private, but would be worried about picking a therapist and the cost would probably be too much, I can just about afford this group as it is.
I was thinking of talking to the person running the group in private during the group's summer break, just not sure whether I should throw in the towel now or not. What should I do?
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