Question by Glooper: How to talk to therapist, and possible schizo-type disorder?
So, I’m a 23 year old man, hopefully getting into therapy soon. Been depressed (or something) for roughly ten years, but only in the past year have I really began showing schizo-type symptoms (especially recently, it’s been getting kind of out of hand).

Anyway, question(s) is:
First meeting with my therapist, am I just straight up and bring up my hallucinations/delusions, or should I open up with just “depression” and ease into the schizo symptoms later?

Also, I have relatively violent thoughts during episodes, but only towards myself. I don’t really have the money afford to be hospitalized or anything, but I also don’t want to lie about being non-violent. Should I just keep the violent stuff under my hat for a bit until I can afford hospitalization (if necessary), or would it be best to just be up front about it from the beginning? I feel confident I can keep these thoughts under control (but who knows I guess?).

Hoping to hear some people’s experiences with this stuff, and with their first times in therapy. Thanks!

Best answer:

Answer by Mooned Y!A
You want to tell them everything because they have heard it all many times before. They hear it 20 times a day – year in and year out so don’t be shy about it. You may want to downplay the violent thoughts thingie just a bit. Good luck. I hope you feel better.

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