Some clues that the time is right to seek the help of a therapist..
Very often the feelings of thinking you might need therapy happen long before the appointment is actually made, Sometimes it isn't really clear if our situations and feelings warrant a visit with a therapist . Here are some clues that it might be time to get some support:
1) You are experiencing a major (or seemingly minor) life event
Divorce, infidelity, death, loss, and grief are all big life stressors and major traumas They are also more obvious in their call for support. Often these events are in the distant past, but continuing to have an effect in the present. But what if life events are simply a change or not as obviously turbulent. Events like a move, children being added to or leaving your home, a change in health status, and getting married or cohabitating with someone can also trigger certain feelings . If you have considerable stress or even just concerns around these events, it might be time to see a therapist
2) Your feelings and personal habits have changed in a way that interfering with your best self.
If you are fatigued, sad, feeling overwhelmed, struggling in your life roles, sleeping/eating less or more than usual, uninterested in things that you used to enjoy and find yourself socially isolating, it might be time to see a therapist
3) You are unable to regulate your internal environment
You may find yourself unable to focus, are over-scheduled, are overly emotional in certain situations, distracted by technology or are emotionally flat, While these behaviors are not as overt as some signs of mental distress, they could signal an inner discomfort that should be addressed. it might be time to see a therapist.
4) You have some family patterns that you want to disrupt in your own life
Families are where we first learn about the world and ourselves. They can be our greatest source of security and support however, they also have the ability to create pain . People pleasing, lack of boundaries, negative self talk, emotional shut-down, self-esteem can all have their roots in our family systems. Patterns of communication, boundaries, distribution of labor, can all be friction points. Understanding this important system and fostering the type of environment we desire often requires support.. If you are concerned your current family dynamics, it might be time to see a therapist
5) You are getting in your own way consistently:
Do you have a habit of wanting to show up for yourself in some way, but you are having trouble following through? Do you interact with situations or people in a way that is not good for you? Do you have trouble doing what you know is right for you? It is so common to show up for everything and everyone else at the expense of oneself . This is not only unsustainable, but it has more and It might be time to see a therapist...
If any of those resonated with you and you would like seek support, we are here to help.
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