How do I know if counseling would help?
How Do I Know If I Should Talk To A Therapist?
At times, everyone feels stressed out, depressed,
angry, anxious, or confused. Sometimes, a good friend or a relative can
help. However, there are times when these problems do not go away or they
become too overwhelming. These are the times when one should seek
professional help or psychotherapy.
If you or someone you know has been:
- drinking too much or taking drugs
- eating or sleeping differently
- having difficulty concentrating
- feeling helpless or hopeless
- having dramatic mood swings
- so anxious, afraid, or depressed that everyday activities and relationships with other have been affected
- performing poorly at work or school
- increasing athletic performance
- physically, sexually, or emotional abused by others
- suffering from low self-esteem
- experiencing conflict relationships with family, friends, co-workers, or significant others
- having reactions to an event that are in excess of what might be expectable
- experiencing a crisis or stressful event, like a death in the family, divorce, or break-up of a relationship
- thinking about suicide then talking to a therapist may be indicated.