8 Ways to Recognize It's Time to See a Therapist (Part 2)

Is therapy right for me?

Last week we looked at the first four life signs that therapy could be useful for you. If If you are facing any of the challenges discussed last week or the four below, therapy is an option to consider that may help.

5. You have increased problems in your relationships.

As motivation and interest dwindles, your desire to socialize and seek out support may also decrease. It is difficult to feel good about others, when you don’t feel good yourself. You may feel alone even when surrounded by people, becoming more distant orirritable. Social isolation is a key sign that something is off.

Ask yourself: Am I more withdrawn that I used to be?

6. You’re having increased problems at work or school.

Negative changes in performance are common. In addition to a lack of motivation, declining performance may also be due to an increase in distraction, concentration difficulties and procrastination. You may begin to receive negative feedback from supervisors or teachers as your performance declines and as your interactions with coworkers and peers change.

Ask yourself: How am I doing at work/school? Do I get as much done? Is the quality the same?

7. Others have mentioned they are concerned about you.

Often those around us notice the changes in our behavior and demeanor. People may have asked how you are doing or commented on the things they are seeing. It can be difficult to have your struggles pointed out to you, but there is strength in accepting support.

Ask yourself: Has anyone commented on my behavior or mood recently?

8. Do you have physical symptoms that won’t go away?

Sometimes our emotions are expressed physically. You may be having frequent headaches, difficulty sleeping, nausea, weight loss or gain.

Ask yourself: How am I doing physically? Do I feel as well as I used to?

If any of these signs fit your situation, therapy could be a useful addition to your path toward healing or improvement.

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