-- Posted by QuelloBello27 at 8:27 am on July 2, 2008 My mom found out last night that I've had suicidal thoughts so she's taking me to a psychiatrist today and I really don't want to go.  I don't want to talk to anyone b/c I'm a really shy person.  Any advice? -- Posted by Dont Notice Me at 8:28 am on July 2, 2008 tell her you're not having them....? -- Posted by doodzorz at 8:29 am on July 2, 2008 dont give him any info just ignore him -- Posted by QuelloBello27 at 8:29 am on July 2, 2008 i tried that. she said she didn't care and that i was going anyways. -- Posted by Permious at 8:29 am on July 2, 2008 Lots of shy people seek psychiatric help. It's not going to be like regular social interaction. They'll be experienced with timid teenagers and will be completely non-threatening. It's really nothing to worry about.   -- Posted by Warm Apple Pie at 8:29 am on July 2, 2008 Just talk to them, they're usually really, really nice. You might surprise yourself and not want to leave when they have to. -- Posted by Natsy at 8:30 am on July 2, 2008 i love shrinks, they're so helpful and nice! go it'll be fine xx -- Posted by bluerosedangel at 8:30 am on July 2, 2008 When I was suicidal in highschool, I had to see a therapist too. I too, was shy, but talking with her over the months helped me overcome the suicidal thoughts. And your mom's only doing it because she cares, which you probably have heard already. -- Posted by ashleeeyy at 8:30 am on July 2, 2008 go..it will help...the psychiatrist will find a way to understand you even if you find it hard to talk...trust me, they find a way to relate to you and to help you ome out of your shell. plus it helps to know that this person doesnt know anyone that you do and they are never going to tell anyone what you say, so you can feel free to talk about anywthing with out getting judged, or without being afraid that someone will find out -- Posted by dying inside at 8:31 am on July 2, 2008 Just try to be open minded about it. At least your mom cares enough to take you. -- Posted by carracer at 8:31 am on July 2, 2008 Quote: from Natsy at 8:30 am on July 2, 2008 i love shrinks, they're so helpful and nice! go it'll be fine xx yea its nice unless they tell you you have bipolar disorder like mine did to me :[ but thats the reason i went at all so... -- Posted by Natsy at 8:36 am on July 2, 2008 Quote: from carracer at 4:31 pm on July 2, 2008 Quote: from Natsy at 8:30 am on July 2, 2008 i love shrinks, they're so helpful and nice! go it'll be fine xx   yea its nice   unless they tell you you have bipolar disorder like mine did to me :[ but thats the reason i went at all so... well yes, there is that... but apart from telling you you're doomed, its quite pleasant xx -- Posted by meghank91 at 8:42 am on July 2, 2008 I'm totally against therapy. I personally just think it's unnecessary. I'm not saying that there aren't people who find it beneficial, I'm just saying that it definitely wasn't for me. So if you're like me and don't want to be in that room being analyzed then I say just don't give the shrink what he/she wants. He/she will ask you questions and you just say, "I don't want to talk about it." They will discontinue the therapy if they see you're not gonna talk. -- Posted by redapocalypse04 at 9:33 am on July 2, 2008 Here's how I see it: Use this as an oppurtunity. I know exactly what you feel like, I'm way too shy to actually get up and go to a psych myself. But you have your mom taking you, and that may actually be a good thing. At least give this a shot, it honestly can't and won't hurt. -- Posted by iconoclast at 12:57 pm on July 2, 2008 Quote: from dying inside at 11:31 am on July 2, 2008 Just try to be open minded about it. At least your mom cares enough to take you. I disagree. It's a cop out on her part because she's too scared to be compassionate herself. To the OP, do not go if you don't want to. If you have to lie to get out of it, I'd recommend that too. It's hard to find someone to talk to, but if you talk to any 'professional' (psychologist, even) I would recommend against mentioning suicidal thoughts. They view this as a pathology most of the time and freak out about it because of the liability laws. Most likely you will be prescribed drugs and diagnosed with a few bullshit 'disorders'. If you think you have emotional problems, take some time to think it through and find out the causes. Once you've got that down, work on the causes one at a time. Don't label yourself, and avoid psychiatrists and psychiatry like the plague. -- Posted by ehmusic at 4:20 pm on July 2, 2008 Wow...I'm sorry it happened like that.  But I'm glad that you're gonna be going. Tell me how it goes/went.