Hi Kin,

You asked "what did you have to do to get over the anxiety of making that first step" - well for me, the issue was a no brainer - I could continue to live in my miserable state where I got no sleep, where I was an emotional wreck, uncontrollable, unpredictable and completely panic ridden, OR I could go and talk to someone who is trained to help someone like me who has PTSD and eventually learn to live a not so stressful life.

Maybe you could make a list - Pros VS Cons. That way, your perception of the situation becomes tangible and more easily controllable. You'll see (at least, I hope!) how much longer the list of Pros is vs Cons. Keep that list in front of you as you call the doctor.

Like Awakening said, you don't have to go into a first visit and tell them everything. In fact, a first session should be an interview - you interviewing a therapist.

Good luck!

Best,
Rachel