Should I do this?

[Tenkotsu]

Right now I'm on vacation from college and during the last weeks of class I was considering going to see a psychologist to get some help. I'm just tired of everything that has happened, the stuff that I can't seem to overcome by myself and everything in general, so i was thinking of seeing a professional, but I'm not sure how.

I know it varies from person to person and from country to country, but can anyone tell me about a few basic things? Like how can i contact one? What should I do to "get a session" with one? What should I expect from seeing a psychologist? If it is a good idea to go see one and other stuff like that?

I'm not sure either how to tell my parents about this, I am 19 and they dismiss most of the stuff that I tell them as just teenager things, so I don't know how would they take it. What should i do? Is it a good idea?

[Josiah7]

Its a very very good idea. If you feel the need to go see one then do it. I congratulate you on deciding to see one, as 90% of people would not choose to see one. It really varies from country to country, but I would recommend either contacting one directly and making an appointment over the phone (look up local ones in the phone book or online), or see your local doctor, as they can recommend dozens. Even if you talk it over with your doctor that can usually help.

In regards to telling your parents, being 19 its really your decision, ask them about it and stress that you really wish to see one. If that doesn't work then you can still contact one.

Seeing a psychologist isnt a case of laying on a chair telling them about your dreams, its usually in most cases a friendly chat, where they ask a series of questions and work on from there. Some of the questions could be "Tell me how your feeling" "Why do you feel that way". They can implement a series of activities and you will need to see them for a few sessions, its not done in one visit. They can tell you how long they would expect you to be with them. In most cases its just talking things over, nothing too major, just remember to always be truthful, they are there to help.

By all means do it, if you feel you need to, its a very good idea. If you have any more questions or anything, just ask it here or let me know. All the best :)

[Darkness.]

I think it is a good idea to see one. Like the post above said you can either contact them directly or go through your local doctor.

Good luck if you do see a psychologist.

[Tenkotsu]

I thank you for your support and help, as a minor update of what has happened, I couldn't find a psychologist myself, I first got sick and couldn't do much. Around thursday I got better and decided to get my parents help to find a psychologist.

I first told my mother yesterday at breakfast, she asked me what I wanted for christmas and I said that I wanted to see a psychologist. She understood since she kind of knows I'm not happy about what happens around, and said that after new year's celebration she may help me, she was ok with it at the moment. The problem was with my father, since he's very complicated to deal with.

My father didn't like the idea, said a lot of stuff that I didn't need it and shouldn't go, but I said no, that I wanted to go and I will go, no matter what.

So I've told them and everything went ok for now. Thank you for your support.

[Oath]

If you are a legal adult, you do not need to tell your parents that you want to go to therapy unless you want to at your own accord. If you go to college, many of them have mental professionals there. It never hurts to ask someone. If your school does not have a psychologist, look in the phone book and see if there are any that would give free or cheap sessions. In regards of what to except, he or she will try to get to the root of your problems. They will ask you many questions and try to come up with solutions to solve them.