I finally got my first appointment for group therapy after being on the waiting list for nearly two years. It’s scheduled for next week.

I’ve been overthinking about it and i’m really paranoid that there might be someone i know in the group. obviously it’s really unlikely but i do know of one former classmate who has BPD and is under the same service, so it’s possible she might be there, or other people i know. i feel like i won’t be able to calm down unless i see a list of names beforehand, but that’s obviously not possible. i’m scared i’ll panic and avoid attending the group on the day.

has anyone dealt with this before? any advice?