Firstly, it is important to realise and accept that you are going through a time of significant change. That can be unsettling for anyone and it is not something you should go through alone.
As it has triggered what seems to be a relapse, I would suggest going to speak with you GP or Doctor and asking if they can recommend a counsellor or therapist for you. How many times you see them will depend on what help they feel you need and what you both agree to. Often counsellors will have a shorter, six session plan to start with, but will extend this as long as needed once those six sessions are up. The idea of them is to provide focused, planned help initially (partly to allow you to get to know each other) so that there is less pressure on you both.
There is nothing to say you will only need a few, or that you will need many sessions. It is down to how you are feeling and what you think may help. Everyone is different, and the counsellor, therapist and Dr should all allow for that.
Remember, there is nothing wrong with struggling and it does not mean you are in any way broken or unfixable. It just means that right now, you need help to cope.
I am just a PM away if you need me.
Roiben x
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