When do you need to 'talk' to someone

[wvjules]

professionaly, I mean.

At what point should a person say "hey, I can't handle this and I need some help"?

 

[chrissyk]

One day I just knew that I needed to talk to a professional. I guess that the biggest thing is that I had this "tape" of all the nasty/awful things that my parents said/did playing in my head ALL the time. I was so sick of the "tape," but I couldn't get it to stop on my own. I had managed to physically separate from them when I was 18, but at 29 I still hadn't managed to mentally separate from them. I realized that I wasn't going to accomplish it on my own, so I got professional help. It was one of the best things I've ever done for myself. My DH thought that I seemed emotionally better regarding my family of origin after just a few sessions. I went for over a year, though, just to be sure! Now I wish I'd gone 10 years sooner. My advice is that if you think you might need to see someone, go for it. It's better to go and not need to than to need to go and put it off.

 

[binny]

honestly, if youre asking, its probably time.

I think you just know at some point that there is more than you can handle. I wouldnt hesitate to call. there is nothing wrong with asking for help! And a whole lot right with getting it!

Best wishes Jules.

 

[snoopy]

As soon as it crosses their mind. Better safe than sorry, is my motto.

 

[LoraJ]

I agree with binny.

I saw someone for a few months. It can really help, but you have to find the right person.