Anxiety

Please feel free to cry during therapy if you suddenly feel painful emotions arising when you describe some of your unsatisfying and unfulfilling relationships and situations.Crying when realizing the emotional hurt and unfairness between you and someone, clears you for new ways of handling... more

9 Ways Crying May Benefit Your HealthDetoxifies the body. Reflex tears clear debris, like smoke and dust, from your eyes. ...Helps self-soothe. Crying may be one of your best mechanisms to self-soothe. ...Dulls pain. ...Improves mood. ...Rallies support. ...Helps you recover from grief. ...Restores... more

I have never met anyone beyond help, regardless of how many challenges life has thrown at them. The trick is to find a therapist who can provide support for all that you bring to the counseling room. My personal roadmap for working with folks with many challenges is to first help them cultivate the... more

There is no such thing as too many issues for counseling; however, instead of relying on one counselor for your support, perhaps try generating a care team of several providers (doctor, sleep specialist, counselor, nutritionist, psychiatrist, etc.).

No -- we as humans have such complex lives and therapists know this. I encourage you to open up about these topics in a way that feels authentic to you. You do not have to talk about all of these all at once, you can let them come up in therapy naturally. I hope you find a therapist that you really... more

Oh that is too bad not sure is it because of the one you are in therapy with or the counselor ?  What feelings are coming up and thoughts in your mind first to start.  Try and put them down and look at what is on paper.  If you need to maybe do a group first then individual then couple.  

What do you think is at the root of your impostor syndrome? In my work with clients with ADHD, autism, giftedness, and performance anxiety, I notice that there are commonalities in reasons for impostor syndrome, like perfectionism, low self-esteem, internalized ableism, trauma history, or masking... more

Anxiety around and about people can be challenging because unfortunately, no matter how badly we want to, we cannot control other people, and sometimes they're really annoying. It seems like you are struggling with difficulties with other people, almost more importantly a lot of self-judgment. I... more

Have you spoken to him about your fears? Perhaps you can explain this feeling to him and let him know what might lead to feeling more secure.  Also, it is important to trust your intuition!  Perhaps there are good reasons to feel concerned. It may not be paranoia - it may be based in reality!  

Hi Kansas, I feel strongly that the help of a professional therapist is important here. Feelings are never wrong, but it can help to understand where they come from and talk to someone who can teach you healthy ways to cope. Self-harm is not the answer to managing those emotions you feel in your... more