My therapist wants me to think of things I want to discuss, but I have no idea. We have already exhausted talking about symptoms in previous sessions. I was thinking about talking about motivation, as I am struggling with that at the moment, however I don’t really know wether that’s what she meant. I have never had therapy last that long before, as I normally discharge myself when the meds kick in.
Any feedback would be appreciated.
Thanks
I’ve been in therapy for a couple of years, and it’s very repetitive. I find I always need to talk about my depression and how I feel like a failure. I spent a lot of time talking out mom issues. My mom wasn’t very nice to me or my siblings growing up, but she has changed now, and we went to church together today. I talk about what I should be doing, like staying in school, and how often times I just want to give up.
We discuss my medications a lot - she likes to keep things on the lite side.
She wants me to practice CBT at Home, and does not really like going over it in the office.
She is a nice lady and everything but…
I have a few issues that hang me up…
It’s a bit hard to talk about… but I do have some boundary issues with my kid sis… when she was little… I was more like a parent to her…
when I wasn’t doing well and she was old enough… she took a lot of responsibility in helping me get back on level… so I’m working on letting go and being a brother and not a parent… and letting her be a sister… not a caregiver.
I also try to find a way to keep up my motivation… my confidence has taken a huge beating… so trying to get that back…
Also… trying to understand people… not take their bad days personally…
There is always some sneaky brained thinking that I have to work through…
Good luck and I hope things go well for you
I’ve kept a journal since the 90’s. So find by writing in at least each day tends to help come up with things to talk about in the next session.
I talk about things that I do not talk here.
Talking about motivation would definitely be very appropriate. That’s exactly the kinds of things she means for you to talk about. I have been in therapy for awhile and it has really helped me. You can talk about anything in therapy. Good luck 
So I finally opened up in therapy last week, we went over in time and spent an hour and half! I couldn’t shut up, totally unlike me. I went in with an agenda. I keep a journal and write down what I do throughout the week, my thoughts, research, what people say to me, how i feel… Then this past week I actually wrote down a list of things i wanted to say to the therapist. In session I didn’t exactly read it word for word but it helped focus what I needed to get out of my head/system.
talk about anything you like.
Tell your psychiatrist a joke. Maybe something like this one…
Doctor: “I’m sorry to say you only have 3 days to live”
Patient: “WHAT?! I want a second opinion!!”
Doctor: “Okay. You’re ugly too”
(ouch!)
What do you want to accomplish or do differently in your life? Think about this - and the therapist should help you achieve those things.
This is a great idea for therapy… This helps guarantee that you’ll have a lot to talk about when you do meet - and it will help you solve real problems in your life.
Was a long post on journalling if you are interested and have no idea how to start. Lots of tips and examples.
Hi,I am on my fourth session of psychotherapy only.I feel my therapist is very good,first she makes me feel comfortable and more importantly I tried to be as frank as I can be talking to her as possible.I googled her out of boredom and find she is very smart,she graduated from a top university in Singapore and also did Master in psychology in London I think.So this makes me trust her even more,and most importantly she does help me as much as i try to help myself…take it slow…
Sounds fantastic! THanks for posting. Please post about what you learn in your therapy so we can all learn too.
Hello,@SzAdmin,my therapist motivated me to get out more often through talking,I am glad that I listened to her and it really helped.We talked a lot the whole session,I remember she suggested me to think more positively and becareful of my negative thinking,regarding this I still need to improve.
Talk therapy helps,I really gain insight and found out that I lack socializing…so to live happier,I get out and socialize and be a little more active.
Maybe ask her if she thinks there is anything you need to address. Say you are hitting a brick wall with what you need to discuss and ask if she can help you.
I talk about my family alot. Symptoms too, not so much with this new therapist.
I am going to think tomorrow about some things, and make a list and bring it in. I have never really spoken to anyone about myself before in much depth, so I am finding it hard to communicate things to someone on a one to one basis.
But I will take all your advice on board and see how it goes when I see her tomorrow.
Thanks
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