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Should I tell my therapist - is that whiny?

Discussion in 'General Support and Advice' started by questions4ever, Aug 30, 2016.

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  1. questions4ever

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    I keep having what I think are panic attacks. I can't breathe properly, my chest tightens, I started shaking and hyperventilating, end up feeling incredibly stressed and dizzy. Any way should I tell my therapist? Or does that come off as attention seeking and/or whiny?
     
    #1 questions4ever, Aug 30, 2016
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    Yes you should definitely tell your therapist. They need to know all of what's happening in order to be able to help you.
     
    #2 silverhalo, Aug 30, 2016
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    yes, I agree it would definitely help to talk about this with your therapist, it should help you understand what is going on.
     
    #3 bingostring, Aug 30, 2016
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    You should absolutely tell your therapist. For that matter, your therapist needs to know *everything* going on for you. Without that information s/he won't have a full picture of who you are and what you're experiencing, and won't be able to help you effectively.
     
    #4 Chip, Aug 30, 2016
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    It is not whiny at all. What's going on with you is what therapists are around for, to help. I think you should definitely tell them.
     
    #5 Blood Elf, Aug 30, 2016
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