Deciding whether or not therapy is right for you can be a difficult decision to make. Here are a few things to keep in mind when making the decision as to whether or not you want to take part in therapy:
- Reoccurring issue: Are you battling the same issue over and over, and just can’t figure out why?
- Something feels wrong: You notice that you aren’t feeling like yourself lately, but you don’t know what is wrong or how to get back to yourself. Things seem stuck in your head, and you don’t know how to get them out.
- Not having someone to turn to: Maybe you feel that there is no one you can talk with about your problem. Or maybe you do have someone you can talk to, but you feel judged or uncomfortable talking with them about it.
- Suffering from depression: Depression can eat away at your life, whether you are quicker to anger or you can’t seem to break out of a funk. The thoughts and feelings associated with depression can rob you of your life, and it isn’t something to take lightly.
- A struggling relationship: It feels like you and your partner keep having the same kind of arguments. Maybe communication has stopped and you feel miserable toward your partner. Or maybe the spark has gone and you feel like your spouse is more like a roommate than a lover. How can you get things back to the way they used to be?
Each one of these issues can be talked about, worked on, and bettered with a therapist’s help. If it feels like you don’t have anywhere to go or anyone to talk to, seeing a therapist is right for you.
A therapist can be your objective person, someone who isn’t so involved and can give you a different perspective and offer suggestions on how to make you feel better. Your therapist can help you look deeper into your feelings and help you resolve them.
Just as diet and exercise are important for your physical well-being, therapy can be just as vital for your mental and emotional well-being.
If you think your life could benefit from therapy, or if you’d just like to learn more about Reka, please don’t hesitate to get in touch by phone at 402-881-8125, by email at reka@omaha-counseling.com, or via Twitter or Facebook. We would love to answer any questions you may have.
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