Should i see headspace?

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I live in Australia and Headspace is like a therapy place where you go to get help. I've been having really bad anxiety and depression for years now and I haven't been out of the house for months because I'm scared of people.

My dad has already made three appointments for me in the past, but I didn't go because I got scared and told my dad I didn't want to go.

I'm thinking of going now though, I really want to get a job but I can't with my anxiety. If anyone has been to them before or you know someone that went to them it would help me if you told me about your experience and if they helped you or not and it would maybe give me some courage. I know I can't go on like this, I do want to be a normal person but it's really hard.

Also, is it true or not that they sometimes have therapy dogs that come to visit? I think if I did go having a dog around would make my anxiety less.

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  • CountessDouche
    7 years ago

    You should definitely go.

    I've had to go to a therapist before, for a sleep disorder, and I had the same reservations you did. I thought it would be extremely unpleasant and awkward, and I was under the impression that I would be evaluated and judged and asked difficult, prying questions. I honestly did not want to go at all...at ALL.

    BUT, it wasn't bad!

    In reality, good therapists are trained to deal with people that are anxious about seeing them. They are amicable and relaxed, and trained to immediately put you at ease, comfort you, and get you past the stigma you associate with mental health issues.

    I know it's scary to go, but trust me, the reality is so much easier than you think it will be.

    It seems to me that you are aware that you have some problems, and you admit that you need some help with them, and that's really good. I think you know that you need a change, and once you take the first step to make that happen, you'll feel so much better.

    That's the rub with anxiety disorders...they make you anxious to go to a therapist, but trust me- these people are trained to make you feel at ease. It won't be as terrible as you think- in fact, it will feel amazing to have someone listen to you who understands your disorder, and it will feel like an accomplishment to take the first steps toward a happier life.

    I know it's scary, but you can do it. I really hope you get the help that you need. Good luck.

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  • Ellenna
    7 years ago

    I've heard only good things about Headspace so get yourself on to their waiting list ASAP and then actually GO THERE!

    Unless, of course, you want the rest of your life to be as sad as it is is now and I'm sure you don't want that.

    Good luck! It's not easy to get through depression and anxiety but it's definitely worth it

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  • HonestlyMe914
    7 years ago

    i have the same problem.. im scared of PEOPLE. my parents didnt do anything about it.. im fighting it by myself btw im too young. i have some research for treating this kind of problems but im not succeding. HELP ME!!!

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  • EnigmaT21
    7 years ago

    therapy can be really good, if made by someone who knows what's his doing. also therapy with animals is a really good way to relax and relieve stress it can help but is no a solution by itself

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  • RoseIsabella
    7 years ago

    I certainly think therapy and even medication, when necessary, can be of great help. Lord knows I've needed and gotten my share of support! Heck, I myself as well as many others including you, dear heart, could use more! Honestly, I wish I had started sooner, and that more appropriate help had been made available to me for my particular mental health issues earlier in my life! I dunno anything about the availability of therapy dogs, but that sounds awesome, sign me up too!

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    • The_Creep_is_here
      7 years ago

      You do better with therapy cats.

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      • RoseIsabella
        7 years ago

        It would be awesome if there could be Siamese cats the size of Savanah cats or Bobcats that could be trained as service or therapy cats!
        :-)
        I think even cats and rabbits can be therapy animals, but the majority of service animals are doggie dogs.

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        • The_Creep_is_here
          7 years ago

          Well, I'm glad you have a nice cat at least. Give him a pet for me.

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          • RoseIsabella
            7 years ago

            Okay.

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  • ʇɐq_ɐ_ɯı_ןoן
    7 years ago

    ˙dıɥsuoıuɐdɯoɔ pǝǝu noʎ ˙ʎdɐɹǝɥʇ pǝǝu ʇ,uop noʎ

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  • bucketfullofbuttholes
    7 years ago

    Shrinks don't work

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    • Ellenna
      7 years ago

      That's a very ignorant and stupid thing to say to someone with mental health problems: maybe they didn't help your stupidity but Headspace has a very good reputation and probably would be able to help OP a great deal.

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      • bucketfullofbuttholes
        7 years ago

        Oh, it's this stupid bitch again, the same one who gives pseudo-medical diagnosis and then tells other people to not give their medical opinions as if yours really meant anything.

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