When should you consider psychotherapy?
- lsoriano2
- Dec 13, 2022
- 1 min read
Because of the many misconceptions about psychotherapy, you may be reluctant to try it out. Even if you know the realities instead of the myths, you may feel nervous about trying it yourself.
Overcoming that nervousness is worth it. That’s because any time your quality of life isn’t what you want it to be, psychotherapy can help.
Some people seek psychotherapy because they have felt depressed, anxious, or angry for a long time. Others may want help for a chronic illness that is interfering with their emotional or physical well-being. Still others may have short-term problems they need help navigating. They may be going through a divorce, facing an empty nest, feeling overwhelmed by a new job, or grieving a family member’s death, for example.
Signs that you could benefit from therapy include:
You feel an overwhelming, prolonged sense of helplessness and sadness
Your problems don’t seem to get better despite your efforts and help from family and friends
You find it difficult to concentrate on work assignments or to carry out other everyday activities
You worry excessively, expect the worst, or are constantly on edge
Your actions, such as drinking too much alcohol, using drugs, or being aggressive, are harming you or others
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