I am scared of being honest to my therapist in case she judges me?

[Anonymous]

Over the past month, I have been having pretty bad anxiety. I just started to get therapy but I have not mentioned to my therapist that I took weed for the first time a few months ago and that resulted in my first-ever panic attack.

I feel ashamed of taking weed and guilty. I do want to tell my therapist but am scared of being judged. Whenever I go past the smell of weed sometimes I get a sense of anxiety. Even though I am not consuming it my brain freaks out slightly.

[NZGirl07]

Therapists hear a lot worse things than someone smokig weed. Where I live almost every person has tried it as a teen. Therapists aren't there to judge but help, tell her your anxieties about the guilt and judgement too. It'll only benefit you.

[Asker]

Ty :)

[Changiis07]

But aren't therapist suppose to not judge. I mean you are human and everyone goes through different things differently

[Asker]

Ty :)

[slatyb]

Your therapist won't judge you. They may be able to help you be kinder and less judgmental about yourself. It's no big deal that you tried weed. Where's all the guilt coming from?

[Asker]

The guilt of letting down the people around me (family) who are totally against smoking, drinking etc.

[slatyb]

It's your life, not theirs. I hope your therapist can help you with style-acceptance and independence.

[Asker]

What is style- acceptance and independence

[slatyb]

I meant self-acceptance and independence -- believing that you are right to make decisions independent of family pressures.

[genericname85]

The less you tell your doctor, the less they can help you. Simple as that. If you don't trust your therapist, get another one.

[Asker]

I think my therapist is pretty good but it's just me. I am not used to being so open.

[genericname85]

Well I'm not used to pulling my pants down to people either but if my doctor gotta check something out there, it's gotta happen. They can't help if you don't let them.

[Asker]

True thank you

[Brando10222]

Trust me always be honest with your therapist

[Asker]

Ty, I think that's the best way tbh

[Brando10222]

Yeah, I knew its hard for you but you'll feel better after sharing everything with her/him

[Brando10222]

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