How to Talk About Something You Can't Talk About?

So throwing out an unconventional solution out there; but I actually talk to strangers at bars about my troubles

I am a licensed therapist & have struggled with seeking my own support, so I can relate. The best advice I can give is find a therapist who specializes in whatever it is you are struggling with & use the first session to decide if the therapist is someone you feel comfortable opening up to. As Kro1026 mentioned, the first appointment is a lot of question & answer. You can share what you feel comfortable with initially & once are feeling ready, talk about it. A good therapist will not push you to discuss things when you aren’t ready to. The key to successful therapy is truly being ready to talk about the tough stuff & having a trusting & supportive relationship with your therapist. Often times you can do an “interview” with a therapist via a free phone consult before you even schedule an appointment. This is a nice way to decide if the provider will be a good fit & if you feel comfortable talking to them.

Completely understand and have been asking the same question. Good luck to you on your journey.