As we get older, we develop the ability to tell the doctor about where the aches and pains are, when they come, how strong they are, and so on. This gives the doctor a much better chance of helping us. The same sort of thing applies when we are in need of personal help. Some of us are like infants. We don't tell anyone what the real problem is.
People often see some of our symptoms.
We may be acting differently, either withdrawing or perhaps getting angry for no apparent reason. But we don't let anyone in on what the real problem is, so they are not able to help us. If we do not want to remain in our pain and confusion, we have to be like the blind man in today's gospel and call out for help. Start by talking to one other person, someone you trust, and who will take care to either help you himself or herself or lead you to someone else who can give you the care you need. There is much we can learn from Bartimaeus, the blind man in today's gospel.