One way to look at is that the more you talk about these 'painful subjects', the easier they are to address and deal with.
As for seeing a psych, don't wait for them to ask you questions.
When meeting with one, launch into your narrative and start off with a)Im not suicidal, b)Im not homicidal, c)Im on these meds (x,y,z), and d)I do/do not have a history of specific mental illnesses.
(assuming that you are NOT suicidal, homicidal, etc...
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It will get the interview rolling along and show the provider that you want to get to the point. Too often psychs will ask too many open-ended questions to try and get a 'feel' for the person, as most ppl traditionally don't open up very well about their problems.
If you put it right out there from the beginning, it may help expedite the process.