Meeting with psych.

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Today I re-engaged with the mental health services to get help with my depression (again) and other issues. I had the same psychiatrist managing my case as last time, but a different psychologist. I had written things down before the appt today that I would show the psychologist.
I was feeling ok about this until he told me that his main job is in the forensics department and dealing with offending youth. What I had written down included some of my past and how it effects me today, and my past has something to do with run-ins with the police and behavior that could, I quote, possibly lead to future serious offenses (psychiatrist initially said that about a year ago).
Instead, I decided to give the paper to the psychiatrist as I thought since she wasn't working with forensics, she wouldn't be so keen to lock me up after she read what I had written. While she was reading it she said to me...."You know, Brittany, I used to work in forensic psychology as well".
That was it...I thought that from that moment forward, I'd never be looked at in the same way again. I thought that they were going to bring out the straight jacket, syringe, and tell me to pull up my sleeve . I was getting ready to say my goodbyes, preparing what I would say to my mother who was waiting outside the room.
Instead, all she said was..."Hmm, this is very interesting, can you tell me more about (insert event/thought here),". and after a long conversation..."I can see you again next Tuesday at the same time, is that fine with you?".

I was kind of beating myself up inside for completely over-reacting and now when I think about it, the situation was kind of funny.
Nevertheless, there is still that chance that they will want to lock me up but for now, and hopefully for a long time to come...I'm safe!

Oh man that would have scared the crap outta me!

You handled it pretty decently, it seems, judging from the fact you made it home to type this!

I hope things go well with you!