Drawing with the psychologist

[LostLily]

still in the hospital, after 6 days they finally had psychologist see me.

What your experience with a psychologist?

In the session she had me draw some random things like people, a tree, a house and even copy this complex picture.

Not sure what this has to do with anything. But she was nice .

She gave me this 300+ personality questionnaire to fill. So hopefully we can figure out why I'm like this.

 

[AnimusLapsus]

The Tree Drawing test, or Baum test, is founded on the belief that spontaneous drawing can reveal an individual's unconscious thoughts and emotions, drawing light on cognitive ability, attention capacity, psychiatric state, and other psychological factors. Know that psychiatric care is nothing to be scared of—these individuals are there to assist and guide you through the process of diagnosis, treatment, recovery, and hopefully remission. I am glad you are on the path to acquire some answers. Best of luck to you!

 

[LostLily]

The Tree Drawing test, or Baum test, is founded on the belief that spontaneous drawing can reveal an individual's unconscious thoughts and emotions, drawing light on cognitive ability, attention capacity, psychiatric state, and other psychological factors. Know that psychiatric care is nothing to be scared of—these individuals are there to assist and guide you through the process of diagnosis, treatment, recovery, and hopefully remission. I am glad you are on the path to acquire some answers. Best of luck to you!

Thank you

 

[Griever]

My therapist wanted to play a game with me the other day, but I was too depressed and I hope I can make up for it when she comes back

 

[AnimusLapsus]

Thank you

Of course. Remember that a general rule of thumb to follow with regard to psych care is "what you give is what you get." These professionals have your best interest in mind, honestly, so truthfulness is the hinge upon which recovery relies. The more you embrace yourself, your present condition, and the tools with which you can change that condition, the more successful and less traumatizing the stay will be. Psych wards are uncomfortable, sometimes traumatizing, but they are equally as valuable if you let them be. Keep going, even when you feel out of you depth. The first step to greatness is change, and to change, one must first know themselves.

My therapist wanted to play a game with me the other day, but I was too depressed and I hope I can make up for it when she comes back

You absolutely can and should! I'm sure she will be delighted to circle back to the game when she returns. No need to feel guilty:)