How do you know if a counselor is the right option?

[chaseitaway]

Hi! I'm new to this site. idk how to get help for this. I feel like it's different for everyone. I've always thought about seeing a counselor, but idk if that's the right thing to do. I feel like I should know better and should just get over this, but that's more scary to me than actually doing it. I know I can't keep doing this forever. I've talked to 2 people about it that I trusted, but I feel like they don't really understand it, even though they are doing all they can to help. How do you know what to do to get help? :/

[TomiJoseph]

Hi, welcome to the site!

Personally, I think that if you've played with the idea of seeing a counselor, and you feel like no one understands enough to help, you should go see one. If you don't like your counselor, you can always get a different one and if you don't like any part of having a counselor, you can always stop going, but if you never go, then you don't know if they can help you or not.

I would urge you to see one and at least give it a chance. You have nothing to lose by it. And lots of people feel like they should be able to get over their problems by yourself, but that can be a lot harder said than done, if not impossible. Reaching out for help does not mean that you are weak, sometimes reaching out is the bravest thing a person can do.

I hope that helps and I hope you can find the help you need. Hugs :)

[menace2society]

Counsellors can be great, if your considering one thats a great idea, they are there to talk and offer support where needed. You just need to find one your comfortable with and feel you can talk to freely to