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There is no rule that says you must be in crisis before you see a therapist. Many people wait far longer than they need to, because they are not sure their problem is “big enough”.
These signs are not a diagnosis. They are reasons it may be worth talking to someone.
Therapy may help if you have felt low, anxious, irritable or numb for more than two weeks; if worry, sleep problems or stress are getting in the way of work, studies or relationships; if you are relying on alcohol, substances or screens to cope; after a loss or difficult experience; or if the people close to you say you seem different. You do not need to be in crisis to start.
Feeling low, empty or flat for two weeks or more
Worrying most days and finding it hard to switch off
Feeling irritable or angry much more than usual
Feeling numb or disconnected from things you used to enjoy
Sleeping much more or much less than usual
Finding it hard to concentrate at work or in studies
Pulling away from friends and family
Relying on alcohol, substances, food or screens to cope
Arguments in close relationships that keep repeating
A death, a breakup, an accident, a job loss or a frightening experience can stay with you long after it is over. If it still feels very close weeks or months later, talking it through can help.
If you are thinking of ending your life or harming yourself, or you feel unsafe right now, please do not wait. Call 112 or go to the nearest hospital emergency. Tele-MANAS offers free support any time on 14416 or 1-800-891-4416.
If it is affecting how you feel or how you live, it is worth talking about. Many people find therapy most useful before things become severe.
That is very common. A therapist will help you put it into words.
Yes. You do not need a single cause. Feeling stuck or not like yourself is reason enough.
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You do not need the right words ready. Tell us what has been going on, and we will take it from there.
If you are thinking of ending your life or harming yourself, or you feel unsafe right now, call 112 or go to the nearest hospital emergency. For free support any time, call the government’s Tele-MANAS helpline on 14416 or 1-800-891-4416. Trijog is not an emergency service.
