thinking about seeing a psychologist

I am going to see a therapist tomorrow as part of my first steps to hopefully changing myself. For me its not just porn, but that will be part of what I plan on discussing with her (just happens to be a woman, but majority seem to be female here). Also I will be attending a therapist as opposed to a psychologist, so not sure the differences between the two.

I think the main thing they could do is be able to listen to my thoughts, my feelings, why i did what i did etc. things that otherwise would stay bottled up inside of me.

I'm not really sure how it will go, but I do know that it will help to get it off my chest, even reading and writing here the past 2 days has helped, so I hope vocalising and discussing my issues will be of even greater help, and possibly easier than doing it with family or friends.

In regards them asking questions, I'd imagine anyone you visit will have some to start to try find out why you have come there? Also I doubt after one session they will be able to 'tell you what to do' in a do this and you will be cured kind of way, they might make suggestions but as in life nothing is guaranteed.

Sorry I couldn't give you better advice, but will let you know how my session goes if that helps.

 

Guys i have been a ton of times. I can vouch for it. They will talk through your addiction and give you a different perspective on it. They will work with you to discover and address the underlying issues which might even explain why you are using porn etc in the first place.

You have to be 100% honest with them and willing to work with them as you move forward together.

Congrats on going it is a great idea.