The smell of an anxiety ridden client.

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  • I honestly think you should be honest about it and just tell her that you are sometimes uncomfortable about what happens to you as a result of your anxiety. As someone who suffers from mild anxiety [bladder problems/faintness/staring off into the distance/sweating], I've definitely had to explain to some people 'why I look so weird' at certain moments. If you make your psychologist's office a place where you are anxious as opposed to a place where you can be open, you will be wasting your time and money.

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    • Thanks. In general, I am very open with her as well as bizarrely relaxed in her presence. However, I do still worry about odors and gas. Its odd but, usually around the time I have to see her I find myself being constipated. Then, I have to panic about getting it in check before I see her. I especially worry about my breathe because, her office is very well circulated and it is small. There really isn't a lot of room distancing us from each other.

      I remember already explaining to her just how bad my anxiety can be, but I don't think that I ever told her about the sweating factor. I'm really not sure.

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