9/20 - You Don't Have to Be in Crisis to Go to Therapy
You Don’t Have to Be in Crisis to Go to Therapy When most people think about therapy, the initial thought is that therapy is for crazy people. Or they picture someone who is struggling with a major mental health crisis, experiencing severe anxiety or depression, or trying to recover from a traumatic event. But therapy isn't only for times when life feels unbearable. I want to shatter that myth. Sometimes, therapy is simply about recognizing that something isn't working—and deciding you don't want to keep doing it the same way. And therapy can just be ongoing maintenance, kind of like you do for your car, to keep it running smoothly. You Can Go to Therapy Before Things Fall Apart You don't have to wait until your marriage is in trouble, your anxiety is overwhelming, your can't get out of bed, or you just feel completely burned out. Maybe you've noticed that you're: Feeling more stressed than usual Having difficulty setting boundaries Struggling w...
