Any suggestions for how to talk in therapy?
355104
I don't know if this will help, but try saying it out loud.  Whatever it is that is bothering you.  And then go and see if you can say it to the therapist.
950074
I think the best thing is to seek professional treatment, don't be afraid of the doctor, they deal w/this on a regular basis, went to school for it, it is what they do. Just remember you have a voice, and that means you do not wish to take medication, they should help find you an alternative treatment. I do feel that you have issues that you need to talk out, when you do it will make a big difference.
324974
Keep reminding yourself to sit and walk strait. Practice doing it. If you were in therapy, you would have somebody nagging you. It is cheaper to practice on your own.
349991
its a gift! but u can improve urs!\n\nsimple method!\n\nface the mirror and try to look at ur eyes! then try to talk as long as possible without breaking the eye contact!\n\ntis surely helped me!
214511
It sounds like you could be suffering from social anxiety disorder.  How you tried seeing a therapist?
551533
talk to them personally, open up. It would sound awkward especially if you don't talk too much, but it really helps. trust me... \n\nCommunication is vital
447825
What you need to do is find some local groups that you can sytart attending. Find a dr. to go to and talk things out. One thing i have my clients do, Is i have them write a letter to whom ever, using any type of language they want. Then place it in an envelope seal it then THROW IT AWAY!!!! You will be amazed on how much better it will make you feel. Find a counseling group also. Good Luck!
317589
You need to seek counselling for all of these issues at once. Print off this question that you wrote and take it with you. Then, your therapist can choose which order to deal with what issue in. Good luck. The good news is that if you took the time to ask this question, you are ready for some help. Talking to someone whose objective is great and nothing to be ashamed of.
511969
he will just sit down and talk to you about your feelings and differant symptoms in general... they do help, by providing direction for treatment (possibly medication) and sometimes providing therapy.. (although i see a therapist for "talk therapy" and see a psychiatrist mainly for medicinal purposes)\n\ndon't be nervous.. they will ask fairly easy questions.. and it will be more of a conversatoin than an interrogation...\nalso, if you aren't sure how to answer something then just say so.. be honest and you will be fine\ngood luck!
837645
Practice your receptive skills by watching English t.v., I recommend CNN.  Watch actively in short bursts and listen to what is said and the way it is said.\nFor productive skills, in this case talking, find a native speaker if you can and converse with them.  Listen to how they communicate and try to replicate it.  If you already targeted your problem areas (making proper "l" sounds)= tongue curls up to roof of the mouth... find a book on phonetics and tongue positions and practice.\nGood luck.
322929
find a therapist who is more available.  or one that you can call/e-mail.  that is, if you feel like you want to see a therapist.  i love therapy.  i've been in it since i was three so i think it's pretty cool.
81318
Slow down and don't say the first thing that pops into your head.  Think before you speak and think before you act.  Learn about and talk about serious matters.
894393
I would suggest just start asking people questions about themselves.  Generally people enjoy talking about themselves.  You want people to be more "open", but you need to respect their boundaries.  At my job, we talk all the time and share our lives.  But it is a very professional atmosphere.  There can be a good balance struck.\n\nBest plan of attack is to be a great communicator by listening.
656523
The best thing you can do is PRACTICE.  Write an outline on a couple notecards -- that are the major points of your speech.  Remember those points - and you will be able to talk freely on the topic.  But really, just practice what you need to say - and it will go smooth.
737623
Therapy will help enormously.  You have the will to control it which is a brilliant start.  Good luck!
16882
Another place to "talk" to others is the mental health sanctuary online. \n\nhttp://www.mhsanctuary.com\n\nThey have postings and areas for families of people with various mental health disorders. They have an area of resources for books and materials and a list of counselors as well.\n\nHope that this helps!
1104444
Have a partner listen to you and count the number of times you use filler words in your speech. I did that and it really helped. It becomes sort of a little competition with yourself. Each time you give the speech, try cutting out one more word, then two, the three and so on. Hope that helps!