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When do you decide to seek help?

I'm not going to get into too many details with this; but for several years I've struggled with my emotions; and instead of getting better, it just keeps getting worse. While I do well in my work, I struggle mentally and just can't shake the way I feel. My family has suggested I see a counselor, and I am considering setting up an appointment, but I'm afraid. At what point do you decide to seek counseling?

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    What are you afraid of? Counseling can be wonderful with the right therapist. Give it a try. It might help.

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    It's never too early to seek counseling. The longer you avoid it, the more time your brain has to develop non-constructive thought patterns. Then it takes that much longer to reverse that process. I'm not sure where the "fear" comes from...are you afraid of being judged? Counseling is about helping, not judging, and about helping you find the strength within yourself to overcome difficult emotions. And it may take more than one try to find a good fit with a therapist, so don't let that stop you. I was married to someone who desperately needed help and refused to get it; it not only impacted him but impacted me and my kids as well. If your family is suggesting counseling, please listen, they are probably concerned with your well being and want the best for you.

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    When you suspect that counseling might help, it's a good time to seek counseling. If people who are close to you are suggesting counseling, it's a good time.

    Not every counselor is a good fit, so you may have to try more than one. But push on, because it's worth it.

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