So, my next visit to the Psychiatrist? What should I do?

I usually let the Psychiatrist ask me all the questions, but then not a lot gets said, I get really anxious and feel like I'm being interrogated while I'm answering questions. But at the same time I never know what to say, I have so much I would like to say but I feel embarrassed and for some reason scared of how she will think of me.

I feel a lot more comfortable when I am telling her how it feels rather than answering questions, if that makes sense? I feel less threatened. How do you think I can come about asking her can I just talk? Should I just answer a random question, then keep talking until I am telling my story? I find it a lot easier to explain how I feel when I'm not answering a specific question.

When i had to tell my psych something very personal that I was embarrassed to say and scared of how she would judge....I wrote it down in a letter and handed it to her. She read it and we proceeded from there.

Just an idea for you, it doesn't work for everyone though.

tell her that your embarrassed of her questions. but your worried about how she thinks of you. then tell her you want to tell her how she make you feel. tell her can we just talk? like a couple. i'm afraid you'll get that whip out and beat me with your questions.............lol

on the real now, if you dont speak up then your more of a mouse then a man.

Your psychiatrist is - hopefully - trained to deal with all different styles of communication from patients. If you have trouble addressing this out loud, I suggest printing out what you wrote here and taking it to your next appoint. Then the two of you can discuss a plan of action so you feel that you are getting most of your sessions.

Sara

http://psychcentral.com/lib/2008/tips-for-talking-to-your-therapist/

Like any other doctor she's there to help you,if you feel more comfortable just telling all rather than getting asked pin point questions tell her that.She's there for you so it's important to you and to her that her being there actually helps you eh.

Tell her straight up, dude.

"The questions make me feel uncomfortable. Can I just talk without all the questions?"

Problem solved.

Ya, just tell her you would like to talk a bit right when you go in. Kinda bet you that is what she's waiting on to be honest, trying to get you to do. As far as the embrassed goes, look at it this way.
She's legally bound to you, short of a court order (like if you killed some one), she can't tell a soul. Two, no matter what it is you got to tell her, if she's been doing it any time at all, bet she's heard worst. Just keep telling yourself that. Unlike a friend that can run tell people and get you embrassed, she's not telling a soul. Now if you are say a minor, she might tell your parents a general option of whats wrong, but shouldn't be telling any details. Law gets a bit fuzzy there, you could ask her about that.