Should I see a professional therapist? 21.06.21
Channel: Luce Pretorius
Date: 21/06/2021

If you are wondering about this question, the answer is probably "YES". The American Psychological Association do suggest that it is time to consider therapy when something causes distress and interferes with some part of life, particularly when:
- Thinking about or coping with the issue takes up at least an hour of your day, each day;
- The issue causes embarrassment or makes you want to avoid others;
- The issue has caused your quality of life to decrease;
- The issue has negatively affected school, work, or relationships;
- You’ve made changes in your life or developed habits to cope with the issue;
-  It’s especially important to consider getting help if you feel controlled by symptoms or if they could cause harm to yourself or others.

It’s important to remember that there are different factors that influence therapy. There is no single, correct approach that works for everyone. Not every therapist will work for everyone, either. Even in an ideal therapy situation, it is a process - it take time for symptoms to improve. If you’re willing to do the work, therapy can be rewarding. It’s a safe, judgment-free space where you can share anything, with a trained professional who is there to help.

Read more on:
https://www.forbes.com/sites/alicegwalton/2014/06/03/11-intriguing-reasons-to-give-talk-therapy-a-try/?sh=227bf19b4ebb

https://www.psychreg.org/everyone-should-engage-on-therapy/