WHY YOU SHOULD SEEK HELP BEFORE BREAKING POINT

A common myth we hear more and more is that we have to be at breaking point to see a psychologist, but this is anything but true. In fact, most psychologists recommend seeking support when we start to experience even the smallest of symptoms. This could be feeling overwhelmed, increasingly irritable, out of balance, or struggling to handle everyday situations.

Just because we aren’t at breaking point, doesn’t mean speaking with someone won’t help. Seeing a psychologist isn’t just for those who are experiencing extreme mental health concerns (e.g. depression, trauma, or addiction); it’s also for those who are looking for support, who want to improve their overall well-being, or who are navigating through a difficult life event (which can look like a break up, the loss of a loved one, work-related stress, conscious uncoupling, or difficulty settling into a new home).

Therapy can help us develop skills to better manage our response when events like this arise. 

6 advantages of working with a psychologist

1. Professional support and expertise

Psychologists are trained to use evidence-based therapeutic approaches to help people navigate emotional struggles, mental health concerns, and life challenges. They will tailor sessions to support you with your personal challenges and goals.

2. Safe and confidential space

Therapy offers a non-judgmental, confidential environment where you can express your thoughts and feelings freely, fostering personal growth without fear of criticism or judgement.

3. Coping mechanisms and skills

A psychologist can teach healthy coping strategies to manage stress, anxiety, and depression and empower you to handle difficult situations and emotions more effectively.

4. Improved self-awareness

Having a professional sounding board gives us the opportunity to evaluate our current state and help us gain the skills to better understand ourselves. It also sheds light on our relationship to ourselves and others. It helps us notice things like where our self-esteem is at, what kind of self-talk we have, whether we have healthy routines, and whether we’re sailing in the direction we want to go. All of this gives us insight we may not have had before.

5. Preventing future crises

Seeking help early can prevent minor issues from escalating into major crises, improving long-term mental health and reducing the risk of burnout, emotional breakdowns, or more severe psychological conditions.

6. Self care maintenance

Supporting ourselves, wherever we may be at, with the help of a psychologist is a form of self care. Prioritising our needs isn’t something that always comes naturally to us. In some areas we may be really good at knowing what we want and communicating it, but other times we can struggle to speak up or truly know what we want. Regardless of what we may be struggling with, taking care of our mental health should be a priority and speaking with a professional can help.

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