Many of us have been faced with the idea of seeing a therapist. Some of us come here by ourselves – through our own realization of needs, unresolved problems, etc.; Others are faced with the idea by others – friends, family, lover or even work/learn higher-up.
Therapy may seem scary and off-putting (opening to strangers? Scary), or unnecessary and, sometimes, even a miserable self, if you are like me; However, if you think about all the reasons for getting therapy, and all the pros you get from it, you may change your mind.
So here I am, trying to help you get there!
This is not a diagnosis
Many people are afraid of therapy because they are sure that they are either "not broken enough", or that they will find out something they will live easier without knowing.
This is where they are wrong. First of all, there's no bar that you have to accomplish in order to be eligible for therapy – in fact, it doesn't need to be qualified at all! Therapy often helps people figure out their everyday struggle out, regardless of how normal this struggle is, and suggesting solutions to it, no matter how normal, it still bothers you.
In addition, while therapists are eligible to diagnose you it does not mean that they will, unless you definitely need medical help. However, if you need medical help then, perhaps, the diagnosis will only help you in the long run.
Help Destigmatise it
As a continuation of the previous point, however, what is the difference whether you get diagnosed or not?
There is a certain stigma surrounding such therapies, and mental illness in general. If people are more neurotypical taking their time to explore mental health and admit that things can, sometimes, wrong, then a lot of this stigma can be summarized.
Rather than look at someone and sneak up on how they "Need therapy ", ask yourself if, perhaps, you need it yourself. It will help everyone, including your own, and the people you sneak in (and millions just like them).
You don't need to be aware of everything
Often, there are problems that impact your life without your own realization of the problem. Not only that, but, actually, worse, even if you are made aware of this problem, you will not be able to find the roots of their own.
It's okay, that's how the mind should work – it's specifically, biologically designed to block the traumatic experience out, so that you can exist correctly. That being said, however, still limits your own ability of moving past something-you need the source to be able to resolve the problem at hand.
That's where therapy is helpful. Your therapist will help you uncover what has bothered you in the shadows, and will help you come up with a solution.
It is important to let it out and let it go
While opening up to strangers may, at first, seem intimidating and even the type of revolting, you will soon find out that it is often a lot, much easier.
Your therapist has no ties with your friends, family, co-workers, and bosses; They are just there to listen to you. That means that they have an unbiased approach to the problems encountered.
In addition, it also means that you can trust them with the thing that you will not tell the person who is a statute in your life – on fear of being misunderstood, judged or laughed at. And that's important – some things have to be shared for you to be able to continue, even if nothing is close to you will understand. And that's where your therapy sessions come in.
Remember, need help is okay, be a little selfish, sometimes, it's okay, and prioritize yourself is okay!
Therapy, of course, is a complex problem-there are many problems that require. In some countries, real serious mental health professionals are rare. In others, it is impossible to get an appointment. However, it was worth the shot.
Therapy may seem scary and off-putting (opening to strangers? Scary), or unnecessary and, sometimes, even a miserable self, if you are like me; However, if you think about all the reasons for getting therapy, and all the pros you get from it, you may change your mind.
So here I am, trying to help you get there!
This is not a diagnosis
Many people are afraid of therapy because they are sure that they are either "not broken enough", or that they will find out something they will live easier without knowing.
This is where they are wrong. First of all, there's no bar that you have to accomplish in order to be eligible for therapy – in fact, it doesn't need to be qualified at all! Therapy often helps people figure out their everyday struggle out, regardless of how normal this struggle is, and suggesting solutions to it, no matter how normal, it still bothers you.
In addition, while therapists are eligible to diagnose you it does not mean that they will, unless you definitely need medical help. However, if you need medical help then, perhaps, the diagnosis will only help you in the long run.
Help Destigmatise it
As a continuation of the previous point, however, what is the difference whether you get diagnosed or not?
There is a certain stigma surrounding such therapies, and mental illness in general. If people are more neurotypical taking their time to explore mental health and admit that things can, sometimes, wrong, then a lot of this stigma can be summarized.
Rather than look at someone and sneak up on how they "Need therapy ", ask yourself if, perhaps, you need it yourself. It will help everyone, including your own, and the people you sneak in (and millions just like them).
You don't need to be aware of everything
Often, there are problems that impact your life without your own realization of the problem. Not only that, but, actually, worse, even if you are made aware of this problem, you will not be able to find the roots of their own.
It's okay, that's how the mind should work – it's specifically, biologically designed to block the traumatic experience out, so that you can exist correctly. That being said, however, still limits your own ability of moving past something-you need the source to be able to resolve the problem at hand.
That's where therapy is helpful. Your therapist will help you uncover what has bothered you in the shadows, and will help you come up with a solution.
It is important to let it out and let it go
While opening up to strangers may, at first, seem intimidating and even the type of revolting, you will soon find out that it is often a lot, much easier.
Your therapist has no ties with your friends, family, co-workers, and bosses; They are just there to listen to you. That means that they have an unbiased approach to the problems encountered.
In addition, it also means that you can trust them with the thing that you will not tell the person who is a statute in your life – on fear of being misunderstood, judged or laughed at. And that's important – some things have to be shared for you to be able to continue, even if nothing is close to you will understand. And that's where your therapy sessions come in.
Remember, need help is okay, be a little selfish, sometimes, it's okay, and prioritize yourself is okay!
Therapy, of course, is a complex problem-there are many problems that require. In some countries, real serious mental health professionals are rare. In others, it is impossible to get an appointment. However, it was worth the shot.
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