Anyone else feel like their first session was a blur?

I was shaking by the time I got to the office, not helped by barely getting there on time (despite giving myself lots of extra time). It wasn't quite what I expected to be honest, but not in a bad way.

I would not say a weight was lifted, but I do feel better.

Leslie Ann that is brilliant news and I know what your saying about it being a blur mine seemed like that also.

The feeling is almost indescribable..

Jay

Nope, I remember most of my first session!

Mostly I recall the nervousness that seemed overwhelming before I saw her and that seemed far less present after it was over!

  Congrats, Leslie.

Nichole

I also just had my first session. I keep remembering things he said that were important like its all coming back to me through a fog.
Great for you, Congratulations!
Myles

Another milestone accomplished.  WOO HOO Leslie Ann.

Janet

Nervousness and fog, sounds about right. 

Now that I have had time to think about it, we did cover a lot of basics, most of which I had a pretty good grasp on. I am glad it's over though, that was a tough first step.

Biggest thing I got so far is the confidence that I can do this. I can see how an experienced therapist can make this all so much easier to accomplish. I don't see her so much as  a gatekeeper, more of a guide, maybe if others saw it that way the would be less scared.

I'm much happier about it today after time to reflect if you can't tell. 

Congrats, the first session is such a big deal, but after we wonder what the big fuss was about. My first session was also kinda like a blur, i was a little nervous getting there and meeting my therapist for the first time, the session went pretty much how i thought it would. After i did have the great weight lifted off my shoulders. I really look forward to going to my sessions, he's like talking to an old friend and my sessions are really enjoyable.

Paula.

Quote from: Leslie Ann on March 03, 2009, 07:01:32 PM

Anyone else feel like their first session was a blur?

I was shaking by the time I got to the office, not helped by barely getting there on time (despite giving myself lots of extra time). It wasn't quite what I expected to be honest, but not in a bad way.

I would not say a weight was lifted, but I do feel better.

Hi Leslie Ann, I am pleased you are now happy with how the session went.

I had a similar problem with getting to my first session, and was 10 minutes late due to someone pulling the emergency lever on my tube train. I ran to the clinic, said hello, and like you say, the rest was a blur.

I've had 3 sessions now, and although I'm getting a better understanding of what the weight is, I have yet to lift it...

Chrissty

I was almost late as well.

I left 20-30 minutes early (for an hour drive), then had to find parking (mass panic on top of panic) then realized I forgot the office number. I walked in almost to the second, she however was a few minutes behind so it worked out (last client was late I think).

There have been very few times in my life I was that nervous.

Congratulations Leslie!  Regardless of what you recall or don't recall, it's an important step in your transition.  I hope your sessions go well.

Thanks had my second appointment today, it was very productive.

Quote from: Leslie Ann on March 17, 2009, 07:13:03 PM
Thanks had my second appointment today, it was very productive.

...and...? 

I hope you don't think you can get away with a short statement like that here, without being asked !

*Hugs* 

Chrissty

Just dealing with fears and anxiety over everything more or less.