If things around are getting the worst of you, and are starting to affect your wellbeing, are causing stress, or anxiety, that is when you should consider going for counselling or therapy. Counselling can be an option when you want to overcome mental challenges such as mental illness or even a mere confusion over what subjects you should choose. There can be other signs too, that may work as signals that you might need professional help, such signs may include:
Having difficulty concentrating or are feeling troubled in managing your emotions at work, or you have noticed a sharp decline in your productivity, feeling more stressed than usual or feeling burnt out may be a sign of emotional disturbances.
Feeling “off” or not okay, going through a rough patch or anxiety at times, is okay but if this lasts for more than 2 weeks and if you feel that you do not have a valid explanation for these moods, then seeking professional help is a good option.
Having difficulty concentrating or are feeling troubled in managing your emotions at work, or you have noticed a sharp decline in your productivity, feeling more stressed than usual or feeling burnt out may be a sign of emotional disturbances.
Negative thoughts, uncomfortable emotions, and self-defeating behaviors may cause you to engage in unhealthy coping mechanisms. Sleeping, overeating or binge watching, avoid facing your emotional trauma are unhealthy coping mechanisms, and a sign that you should see a therapist.
Sleepless nights or disrupted sleep patterns may be caused due to some underlying mental issue, and can cause a lot of exhaustion and fatigue.
At times physical ailments such as headache or a stomachache are caused due to psychological factors. If the problem persists even after consulting with a physician then you can approach a therapist.