5 signs to think about therapy

We are entering an era where getting therapy is as easy as just wanting it. It doesn’t matter whether you’ve experienced trauma or just want to talk to an unbiased person about your problems. Therapy is slowly breaking away from the stigma of shame, even if there are still some people who see it as an acceptance of weakness.

Needing therapy and getting it is never a bad thing; It is a sign of strength and a desire to do the work necessary to live better and have better relationships with others. While anyone can benefit from therapy, for whatever reason, having a list of things to get you started can help you build a better relationship with therapy and know what issues to address when booking your first session.

Here are 5 signs you should consider getting therapy.

Your backup is shorter than usual

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Some days our backup is shorter than normal, which means that we react badly with our friends, partners and employees. It’s perfectly normal for this to happen from time to time, but it’s worth talking to someone about it if this happens more often than usual and you fear that it could harm your work or personal life. Therapy can help you identify the cause of this, something that can be difficult during stressful moments in your life.

You don’t feel 100%

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If you are experiencing a change in your behavior that is making it difficult for you to get up in the morning or do your work, then this is likely a symptom of needing help. These feelings can develop quickly and become complex, causing you to lose the joy of things you normally enjoyed and harm your relationships, productivity, and self-image. A therapist can help you figure out what caused this change and help you deal with these new behaviors.

They withdraw from social situations

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Any change in your normal behavior is a red flag. For example, if you normally enjoy spending time alone, don’t worry if you find social situations stressful, although you should still take the time to work on your social life. For extroverts, wanting to stay away from others is usually a sign that something is wrong.

You went through a big change or trauma

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It is difficult to adapt to new changes, be it a new life situation, a new career path or job, etc. Even trauma can be difficult to overcome, be it a death, an accident, an attack, or more. It can affect your life and relationships, and it can be difficult to articulate, which is why therapy is usually the way to go. Therapists can help you process your situation and adapt better by teaching you coping mechanisms

You need someone to talk to

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Sometimes you just need someone to talk to, no trauma, no change or the notorious red flag. Therapists offer a completely unbiased perspective that can help you see things differently, much more than a friend ever could. No need to filter out what to say with your therapist or worry about them getting worn out by your problem or drama. It is a relationship completely different from the one you have in your life that will help you solve problems and understand yourself better.