Here’s something new: I’m trying counseling

I didn’t know what image to use with this topic, so….here ya go.

I haven’t felt normal for quite a while now.  In fact, a few weeks ago I wrote a post about how very not normal I’ve been feeling.  But it was just too, too much to publish.  Be glad that, for once, better judgment took over.  I showed the post to my husband and he said, “I love you.  Maybe you should see a counselor.”  Then I sent it to someone I trust who is a counselor and she said, “I love you.  You should see a counselor.  And maybe try antidepressants.”  So.  I’m going to see a counselor.  I have an appointment next week.

I’m nervous about that, mostly because – while I can be incredibly, yea even inappropriately self revealing in print – face to face communication is harder for me.  I do not want to spend (mumble mumble) dollars to pass an hour saying, “Yes, I’m okay.  Basically.  Just a little off.  But, you know, I’ll be okay.  So can we talk about something else now?”  But I can totally see myself doing that.  I hope that the counselor has some sort of training, some wizardry or witchcraft that will make talking easier.  That’s what they learn in school, right?

Mmmm, that’s really all I have to say at the moment.  I just figure, maybe there’s someone else out there who is feeling not normal these days & I want to say, “Hey!  Me, too! High five!”  Okay, maybe not a high five, but perhaps a virtual hug?  If you’re thinking you should see a counselor, why not give it a shot?  We can be long distance counseling buddies.  Unless it’s terrible and I quit after one session.  But I’m doing my very best to go into this with an open mind.  I promise.

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