How do I know whether or not I need therapy?
At times this question may be relatively easy to answer and at other times more difficult. Sometimes individuals come into therapy because of
consequences they’ve experienced in their life due to their behavior. Perhaps a spouse or boss has given them an ultimatum, such as “Change or
else…”. At other times, it may be because they are feeling depressed, anxious, or are experiencing some other emotion that is causing significant
discomfort or difficulty in functioning. And then there are times when an individual may be referred by another physician who is concerned about
the person's health and the consequences that their behavior may be having. An example might be someone struggling with bulimia who is referred
by his or her dentist because of enamel erosion or by the family physician because of heart arrhythmias due to electrolyte imbalances. In any case,
the first step is to meet with a qualified and experienced professional to explore whether or not therapy might be indicated, why their assessment
would indicate such, and what their recommendations might be. Any reputable psychiatrist will also tell you when they do not feel that therapy or
treatment is needed.
At times this question may be relatively easy to answer and at other times more difficult. Sometimes individuals come into therapy because of
consequences they’ve experienced in their life due to their behavior. Perhaps a spouse or boss has given them an ultimatum, such as “Change or
else…”. At other times, it may be because they are feeling depressed, anxious, or are experiencing some other emotion that is causing significant
discomfort or difficulty in functioning. And then there are times when an individual may be referred by another physician who is concerned about
the person's health and the consequences that their behavior may be having. An example might be someone struggling with bulimia who is referred
by his or her dentist because of enamel erosion or by the family physician because of heart arrhythmias due to electrolyte imbalances. In any case,
the first step is to meet with a qualified and experienced professional to explore whether or not therapy might be indicated, why their assessment
would indicate such, and what their recommendations might be. Any reputable psychiatrist will also tell you when they do not feel that therapy or
treatment is needed.
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