At what point should I seek help for how I feel?
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The simple answer is; whenever you want. It's nothing to be ashamed of, even for smaller things. But when you start thinking of yourself as unworthy, or if you feel like you don't want to live on, it's important to seek help. But like I said, even for the smaller things it's totally okay to talk to a professional.
It is never too late to seek help for how you feel. If you need to get help, then get it. Help doesn't have an expiration date. Get the help if you feel you need it.
Anonymous
August 16th, 2016 12:07am
Generally, one should seek help when their emotional problems or feelings are interfering with their everyday life. It depends on the situation and the feelings, but if you think you might need help it is a good idea to seek it out.
If it affects your daily basis you cannot function well on everyday living and if you feel sad worthless etc even when you have suicidal thoughts that is the most important you should seek help
It’s important that you seek help whenever you feel like you’d need it. This can be any type of help from simply asking a family member or talking to a friend about how they feel or getting professional help from doctors and therapists. The point you should seek help for how you feel is down to you, if you feel like you can’t cope with how you’re feeling or are struggling in any way, get help.
Anonymous
April 24th, 2018 11:45pm
Don't wait for things to get worse. Try to seek help as soon as you feel that it's negatively impacting your life. Think about your health and ask yourself do I see myself improving? Or do I see no way out?
Anonymous
November 5th, 2014 8:35pm
I feel that you should seek for help when you believe that you cannot handle it on your own or you feel like you would feel better if someone was there to help. When you go under duress or begin to worry, I feel there is never a bad time to reach out, even if you think it is too soon.
If you feel like you need more help outside of cups of tea, it's usually a point when you feel like you need it, You are the expert on you.
Many times, our feelings and emotions can get in the way of how we go through our daily lives. Whenever you start feeling like you can't go on or like your life is becoming unbearable, that is the time to begin consider seeking professional help. A therapist can help you understand your emotions better and help you find ways to cope with your feelings in a healthy way.
At any point that you need new perspective. There are never times when we feel we can be 100% correct. We should embrace this and look to others for help
If your feelings are impacting your life, if they are holding you back from doing what you would normally able to do, or lowering your performance, then you should seek help. If you find yourself considering dangerous choices such as self harm or even suicide, seek help as soon as possible.
Before things get worse. Let your parents or a trusted adult or guidance or teacher, whoever you trust most. It's always good to seek help before things get ugly.
Anonymous
October 25th, 2014 5:32pm
At any point you like! Even if it's just to talk to someone, vent it, and reflect on your own behavior thusfar.
You should seek help for how you feel when it starts interfering with your ability to live happily and when you know that you're ready to get better.
Anonymous
October 29th, 2014 4:21pm
If you feel any urge to hurt yourself or others, it's a good idea to get some help. If you're always sad or just need a friend, it'd be beneficial to try and make friends with a listener here, so that you'll always have someone to talk to. I'm open for whenever, send me an offline chat and I'll respond as soon as I possibly can!
Anonymous
October 30th, 2014 8:12am
You should seek help for how you feel when it begins to jeopardize your and others well being because your mental health is as important as physical health.
If how you feel is impacting your day-to-day functioning and quality of life, then you should seek help. Reaching out to a mental health professional is the best course of action, but if you don't have access to this kind of care, then community support is excellent. (Ideally you'd be able to have a mix of the two!) And even if your daily life isn't impacted, the ability to vent and have a support network is imperative to the managing and processing of your emotions. Don't feel ashamed of reaching out to your friends, family, or listeners on the Web.
Anonymous
November 3rd, 2014 2:47pm
If you're asking yourself that question, then chances are, it's time. The moment you realize you have a problem would be a good time to take care of it.
When you start to notice that your feeling are effecting your life and you cant do anything to stop it and live your life normally.
It can be tough to know when to seek help for emotional issues. In my experience it is best to confide in someone early, even if it is just a mate. Its good to have at least one person watching out for you and knowing that things aren't all smooth sailing. The threshold for seeking professional help (counselor or doctor) is a bit trickier to work out. Basically if things are getting so bad in your head that you can't function as well as you usually would in day to day activities then its a good time to get some professional help. And remember; If you ever feel so low or stressed that you think about harming yourself or others then definitely seek immediate help.
at that point when you feel like you need to talk to someone, talking to someone really help relieve the burden of the issue in your heart or how you feel. after talking you not only feel supported but relieved too. you should seek help immediately you feel the urge to share or when you feel it is becoming too much on you
I believe you should seek help when your thoughts start to become dark and harmful to yourself and if daily activities like eating and sleeping are things you go without on a regular basis.
when ever you think it is necessary, because if you do it because others want it, it will never help you.
When how you feel gets in the way of you living a normal life. If it is holding you back, you should get help.
If you feel like your emotions are taking too much controll over you. If you feel like you can't handle the emotions on your own. And certainly if you have thoughts about suicide or self-harm.
Anonymous
November 11th, 2014 6:16pm
At any point that you feel you need to. If you feel yourself getting out of control, it is best to seek help. It could change your life and make you feel great!
Anonymous
November 11th, 2014 6:57pm
You can seek help at anytime. Seeking help at an earlier time can prevent you from worsening. Just make sure that the people you ask take this seriously.
Anonymous
November 12th, 2014 2:00am
Whenever your feelings begin to seriously hamper your everyday life or you start to entertain thoughts of self-harm or suicide. Really, whenever you begin to feel overwhelmed by your emotions is the point at which you should get help.
Anonymous
November 13th, 2014 3:04am
The moment you feel like you can honestly not deal with your feelings by yourself. When you start doubting yourself and you cant seem to even focus on anything. It is also a good idea to just share feelings at any time, whenever you are feeling sad or anything negative really.
As early as possible is best to avoid the problem getting worse. This does not include just professional help, but can also be help and support from family, friends, trusted people, and even help from places like 7 Cups of Tea and phone helplines. Help is especially needed when the problem starts interfering with functioning and quality of life.
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