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Signs It’s Time to Seek Therapy

Jan 19, 2023 by Sunhealth

Signs that it's time to seek therapy
Signs that it's time to seek therapy
Get tips on when you should seek therapy. Learn the benefits of seeking help for mental health and explore reasons why some people put off getting it. There’s a reason why some people call using paid time off “taking a mental health day.” The stresses of daily life and conflicts that arise in relationships can cause feelings like fear, anger and sadness, and everyone experiences them from time to time. When you’re confronted with negative emotions or distressing thoughts and feelings, you may wonder, “Is this normal?” Because we usually have no frame of reference for mental health outside of our own experience, knowing when you should seek therapy or when you can just wait for those thoughts, feelings and emotions to pass on their own is key.

When Is It Time to Get Therapy?

Deciding when you can go it alone and when it’s best to get help isn’t simple. However, you can look for warning signs that indicate it may be time to seek help for mental health concerns. These include:
  • Feeling overwhelmed by the number of issues you must deal with or with the demands of daily life
  • Experiencing fatigue that interferes with your daily activities and doesn’t have a medical cause
  • Harboring rage, anger or resentment in situations where it seems extreme or inappropriate
  • Being fearful of being around others to the point where you’re withdrawing
  • Worries intruding on your thoughts so often that they interfere with your ability to relax and/or concentrate
  • Losing interest in things that you once loved or in your friends and family
  • Sense of hopelessness that persists for weeks
  • Withdrawing from people with whom you once had good relationships
  • Embarrassment over how you behave due to your thoughts, emotions or feelings
  • Facing problems at work or school due to your thoughts, feelings or emotions
If any of the above statements resonate with you, it may be the right time for you to seek help. You may be surprised to know that the time may still be ideal even if none of them do. Nearly everyone can benefit from therapy for one reason or another. The truth is that all of us have traumas we need to work through, relationships that could be improved, behaviors that we’d like to adopt or stop doing and other concerns that therapists can help with.

Why Should You Seek Help Through Therapy?

Therapy is an invitation to learn about yourself, to better understand why you think and feel the way you do, and to see how your thoughts and emotions affect your behaviors. If you have a mental health disorder, a therapist can help you explore its roots and see how it affects your life. They can help you come up with coping strategies that will allow you to manage your symptoms, making it easier for you to complete your daily activities and maintain healthy relationships with others. In recent years, scientists have made major breakthroughs in mental health disorder treatment, and there are more medications available for managing conditions than ever before. A therapist can help you decide if you should see a doctor for medication that may alleviate symptoms while you continue to attend therapy sessions. You don’t need to have a mental health disorder to benefit from therapy. Seeing a therapist with whom you have a good rapport can provide a multitude of benefits, including:
  • Stronger communication and interpersonal skills that help you interact with others more effectively and positively
  • Greater feelings of self-esteem and self-acceptance that can lead to more happiness
  • Recognition of habits and behaviors that undermine your goals and conflict with your values
  • Learning how to express and manage negative emotions like anger and sadness in a positive way
  • Better ability to manage stress, so it has less of an impact on your physical and mental health
  • Assistance with solving problems and resolving conflicts
  • Identifying your passions and setting goals that can give you more direction and purpose
  • More awareness of distorted thinking that causes you to make poor decisions

Knowing When You Should Seek Therapy Is Just the First Step

An estimated 50 million Americans experience mental illness, but only about half of them receive treatment. This doesn’t necessarily mean that the other half is unaware of their problem. All too often, people face barriers to seeking help for mental health problems. Here are some you may experience:
  • Feelings of shame: You may think of mental illness as a weakness or a flaw and feel too ashamed to seek therapy as a result. This viewpoint is unfair to you. Mental health is a part of physical health, and developing a mental illness isn’t any different from being diagnosed with a health condition. Would you think that someone is weak because they got cancer? Extend that same empathy to yourself regarding your mental health.
  • Worries over the stigma: You may wonder what people will think if they find out about you attending therapy. The truth is that therapists pledge to maintain confidentiality and protect your privacy. No one needs to know you’re seeking help unless you wish to tell them, and with increased awareness about depression and other mental illnesses, people may be less likely to react in the way you fear.
  • Concerns about cost: Therapy does cost money, but the Affordable Care Act requires that most employer and individual health insurance plans help cover the cost. Many therapists also have evening and weekend hours or see patients remotely, so you likely won’t even need to take time off work to see one.
Spotting the signs that it’s time to seek help for therapy is only the first step. Next, you need to overcome the obstacles to seeking care and reach out for it. The idea may be frightening or intimidating, but those feelings are temporary. As soon as you contact a therapist, your journey toward sweet relief can begin.

A Better Life Truly Is Within Reach

The real question to ask yourself isn’t when you should seek therapy but why you shouldn’t. Therapy helps and can put a better life within reach. If you’re dealing with symptoms of depression, anxiety, uncontrolled anger or deep resentment, therapy can enable you to explore what you’re feeling, better understand the causes and move forward with skills and strategies for managing your emotions. Therapy can also help you realize your full potential, setting you up for more success both in your professional life and your relationships. While no one ever feels happy all the time, therapy can increase your potential to experience joy and contentment and allow you to become better friends with yourself to benefit every aspect of your life.

Seek Help for Mental Health Today

Anytime is a good time to get therapy, especially if you’re dealing with symptoms of mental health disorders, and getting help is easier than you think. At Sun Health Center, counselors are waiting to help you get started. Contact us today and get on the path to a better life.
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