hii, I’m not really sure where to start, but I was recently referred to a psychologist to help manage my anxiety. I had my first appointment last Wednesday and found myself unsure of what to share. Is this normal?
Hi OP,
I think it’s totally normal to not know what to share during the first appointment. I know that I needed several appointments from my counsellor to convince myself that I needed medical help for my depression.
Counselling takes time, and sharing your vulnerabilities to someone else is not always easy for everyone. Take your time, and I wish you the best in managing your anxiety 
Dear @needm0resleep
Thank you for sharing about your experiences. I think you taking the first step to speak to a psychologist last Wed is a positive step towards your betterment. I sense you took it despite your trepidation and uncertainty on what to expect. That’s courage.
You shared that you felt unsure about what to to bring up during the session. That’s quite common, so do not be discouraged. I recommend that you write down some of the issues you are facing that is contributing to your anxiety or you feel stressed about. Sometimes I find that writing out what we are feeling into words helps us become clearer in our thinking. This preparation could help you be more focused and targeted on specific areas causing you distress.
Counsellors, too, gently ask questions that can help you organise and clarify your thoughts, so it’s perfectly okay if you are unsure where to start.
Do have a think about some of the suggestions shared here and keep reaching out for support whenever needed. One step at a time, and with consistency I believe you will see improvement soon. 
Hey @needm0resleep! Yes, that is definitely normal, don’t worry. It sounds like it’s your first time visiting a psychologist, and ideally, anyone would need some time to warm up to another person before sharing such personal experiences with them. If it helps, I recommend that before your next session, whenever you feel yourself getting anxious, take note of these instances - perhaps this could be discussed during your sessions! Either way, it is perfectly fine to have some silent moments during your sessions. At the end of the day, it is up to your own discretion and comfort level what you wish to share. However, I do hope that you are able to express yourself more freely soon enough and build rapport with your psychologist to get the most out of your sessions! Take care 