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How do I decide if I need therapy? I don't have a specific acute issue, but rather just a general feeling that I could use some help. But I don't know if this is a treatable issue or if I just need to deal. I've always tried to work through my own problems before turning to others, with mixed results.
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Hello Do I have a problem: I see this is your first post here on PC. Welcome to Psych Central. The Psychotherapy forum, here on PC, is one that may be of interest to you. Here's a link:

https://psychcentralforums.com/psychotherapy/

You asked how to decide if you need therapy. You have a general feeling you could use some help. But you don't know if what you're experiencing would be considered a treatable condition. My personal, non-professional perspective with regard to this would be that seeing a therapist might just be an excellent way to figure this out.

One doesn't have to have a specific condition, or diagnosis, one can point to to make seeing a therapist a worthwhile effort. Perhaps seeing a therapist will come to something, perhaps not. But it's certainly worth a try in my estimation. Do keep in mind, though, that not every therapist works well with every client. Sometimes you have to try a few before you find the right one for you. So if the first therapist you see doesn't seem a good fit don't give up. Try others.

Here are links to 5 articles, from Psych Central's archives: 2 on the subject of knowing when it's time to see a therapist, 1 on how to choose the right therapist, 1 that discusses the first therapy appointment, & 1 on the subject of on-line therapy (there are loads more articles in the archives on these & related subjects):

5 Sure Signs It's Time to See a Therapist

How Do You Know if You Need Therapy? – ADHD in Focus

How to Choose a Therapist and Other Questions about Psychotherapy

Your First Psychotherapy Session

https://psychcentral.com/blog/is-now...nline-therapy/

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I guess if there's an area in your life you're unhappy with and are unable to manage it alone.
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I think therapy can help a lot of people regardless of whether its mental illness related or not.

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Are you feeling unhappy/miserable with life or knowing things need to change? I got into therapy when I realized I was not doing well with relationships with other people and did the same things over and over.

I'd suggest giving therapy a try. It's helpful to have someone who listens and can offer suggestions.
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Find out what makes you "go crazy" and what makes you upset and sad?

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Anyone can benefit from therapy. Anyone. And since you are asking you most likely know that you'd like to talk with a therapist.

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