When Should I go to Therapy?
Nobody can make this decision for you, but you! It is something private, which you can mull over, considering the different aspects of life – your goals, family, relationships, career or education, etc. Counseling has helped many successful people; it can also assist you achieving your plans and goals in life by eliminating those roadblocks that get in the way. It can be a great option when you are sad, afraid, unsure, anguished, or overwhelmed.
Counseling and therapy have always been associated with negativity. What many may not realize is that it can be a ‘secret formula’ to success. Its weight can be ‘worth in gold,’ not just as a ‘last resort,’ but as an all-time, accessible online help for people, whether at peace or in trouble with their unhealthy emotions. It can be the right help you are looking for if you are showing any or more of the following signs that may indicate you need counseling:
1. You are unhappy. Life can be uncertain. There can be many reasons why you may be distressed. It is okay to feel sad when it is justified or there is an acceptable reason to feel anguished. However, if you are persistently unhappy, even when great things happening in your life, you could be struggling with an emotional condition, such as depression, anxiety, PTSD or overwhelm. Talk to a counselor.
2. You are having unexpected mood swings. Experiencing shifting moods or temperaments is nothing unusual. If these are happening without a good reason, though, and these are intense and frequent, an assessment by a professional can be enlightening. The earlier you do this the better it will be for the outlook, if indeed you are gripped by an emotional condition. Online counseling offers high-level privacy and security and a good sense of comfort.
3. You are using a substance. Many people who could not extricate themselves from the terrible symptoms of emotional conditions tend to turn to something in the hope of fighting their wretched emotions. They may turn to alcohol and addictive substances. Rather than resort to a risky or unhealthy activity, you can unburden yourself and begin to take control by talking to a counselor.
4. You are on your own and feeling desolate. You may think that being surrounded by people can make up for your desolate feelings, but why are you still feeling miserable? People usually cannot make you feel better when you are depressed, anxious, overwhelmed, in pain, etc. Your symptoms can be eased, however, by emotional change in the forms of counseling and therapy. Solitude can often make you feel worse. Start the change process with the help of a caring counselor.
5. You feel like you are a failure. Failing can be a trial that makes you resilient. If you see it as something persistent or constant in your life, it is time to get professional intervention. Succeeding is usually every person’s goal, but along the way you may need to fail to make the changes required on your positive growth journey. If you see it in a bad light, it may just dampen your spirits and never really help you become better. It is alright to fail. If you have an emotional/behavioral condition, get it treated now so that you can continue unhindered on your path.
Are you experiencing any of the above-cited signs? Start taking control of the different aspects of your life. You can do that better with the help of a qualified counselor/therapist contracted independently with the Carolina Counseling Services – Fayetteville, NC.
Do not be daunted by the Internet or by the use of a telecom gadget. They are your friends; use them to get what you want in life. CCS – Fayetteville, NC can now deliver the emotional support you through online counseling, also called virtual counseling or telemental health. Contact us for an appointment.
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