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When do I know it's the right time to see a professional for my anxiety?

Profile: Manneken
Manneken on Oct 19, 2015
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If you are thinking about it then the time is right. If it turns out that you only need a little re-assurance, then you will still have done the right thing by tackling it before it gets worse. In any case, a professional will be better placed to judge your needs and once you have been there you will have a better perspective on your position.
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Profile: bountifulWillow67
bountifulWillow67 on Oct 27, 2015
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You should seek professional help for anxiety when it starts interfering with your everyday life.
Profile: Neyaboo
Neyaboo on Dec 21, 2015
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If you have to even ask the question, you know it's the right time to seek a professional's help with this.
Profile: dancer19
dancer19 on Sep 25, 2017
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If you feel like your anxiety is disrupting your day to day life, it may be time to talk to a professional. Making the decision to go to a professional can be anxiety-producing itself. In fact, the hardest part of the whole process might be picking up the phone to make your first appointment!
Profile: HawaiianAir
HawaiianAir on Nov 7, 2017
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The right time to see a professional for anxiety is as soon as you can. : ) If this is something you're thinking about, then it's likely you have good reason to see a therapist, and if you have health insurance, you should go for it. Also, it can take weeks sometimes to schedule with someone good so you may as well go ahead and book it. What's the worst that can happen?
Profile: Emma64
Emma64 on Mar 1, 2015
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When you feel comfortable and it feels 100% right to you. As long it is you making the decision then you will know.
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Mar 4, 2015
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You will have to seek professional help if its been too long and if its inter-fearing with your day to day activities.
Profile: gentleRabbit
gentleRabbit on Mar 12, 2015
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When you no longer can control the levels of your anxiety and relaxation techniques stop working. If you feel too overwhelmed by your anxiety and it is beginning to control your life or personal relationships, it's time to see a professional. Anxiety does not control you, you are the one in charge!
Profile: peace1991
peace1991 on Apr 9, 2015
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I think its time to see a professional when its all you can think about and it distracts you from everyday life.
Profile: Lovekensa
Lovekensa on Apr 11, 2015
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When you feel that it is disrupting your day to day life. When you feel like you can't manage it by yourself and need help to control your panic attacks.
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Apr 12, 2015
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If it includes every day - breathing issues, fainting, dizzy, worrying alot and you can't handle it you need someone's help urgent then its better to consult to your doctor and get help asap before its out of control.
Profile: strongerthanever
strongerthanever on Apr 17, 2015
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anytime is the right time, i know for me it was when it started to interfere with my everyday life for example going to the shops but not being able to get out of the car.
Profile: Laura94
Laura94 on Apr 21, 2015
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When you no longer feel like you can function without some sort of help. Especially if you suffer from symptoms such as chest pains, tension and panic attacks etc.
Profile: ToriD1994
ToriD1994 on May 22, 2015
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When your anxiety leads to a lowering of functionality, here meaning your perceived ability to do daily activities, or overwhelming distress in which the anxiety is consistently on your mind hindering your enjoyment of your life, it is the right time to see a professional.
Profile: Chelsdeanne93
Chelsdeanne93 on Jun 29, 2015
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You should seek help when you feel like a professional will be helpful to you. If you feel overwhelmed and that your anxiety is interfering with your life, seeing a professional is a good move.
Profile: Lovelydaytoday
Lovelydaytoday on Sep 21, 2015
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If your anxiety is affecting you daily normal functions and interfering with your life responsibilities, it may be time to see a proffesional. They can assist you in taking the right steps towards eliminating it.
Profile: Alicat711
Alicat711 on Oct 18, 2015
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If you feel like your anxiety is having a negative impact on your life and prevents you from doing things you want to do, it's probably a good idea to talk with a professional about it. Doctors are really nice about it and can come up with the best way to treat and improve your anxiety.
Profile: Crye
Crye on Oct 19, 2015
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If you feel that you need to see a professional right away, then you could consult a doctor immediately. But based on your question, (hope I'm not coming off as too assuming, just trying to offer a different perspective) it doesn't feel urgent enough. I guess, you should still seek help asap if it interferes with your normal life and you've been feeling some form of pain for a period of time (even if you don't have a fever). But you could also clear it up with your guidance counselor or human resources division. So that you could get back to your usual life more smoothly.
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Dec 28, 2015
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When it affects your social life and daily life and you just can't talk to anyone this means that you should see a professional
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on May 30, 2016
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When ever you feel like it Hun! When you feel like you may need some guidance then do it in your own pace
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