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At what point should I seek help for how I feel?

Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Jul 14, 2015
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My doctor once said and I'll never, ever forget it: "If something ruins your daily life, which includes social relationships, relationship with family, with yourself, functioning on work and stuff like that, that means there is pathology that needs to be cured". And he's right ! So that's my answer. When you see your symptoms are ruining your daily life. And also, you should seek help when you FEEL that you need to seek help. I hope you all reading this get the right treatment.
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Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Sep 14, 2014
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You should always seek help if you feel you need it. There is no point where you need to be helped, you know when you need to.
Profile: mdl129
mdl129 on Sep 11, 2014
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It is never too early to seek help. Try and get out in front of the feelings before they get worse.
Profile: Bawmba
Bawmba on Sep 11, 2014
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When you begin to sense that these feelings are interfering with your every day enjoyment of life and the things that you love.
Profile: mvalle18
mvalle18 on Sep 16, 2014
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I believe a person should seek help when it starts to interfere with your everyday life or routine.
Profile: FrancescaGabrielle
FrancescaGabrielle on Oct 23, 2014
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It's perfectly okay to not feel okay, I want you to know that... You are not alone in all this. But if you're waking up everyday with feelings of unexplainable sadness or having thoughts of harming yourself or others, TALK TO SOMEBODY! It is never too early to seek help for how you are feeling. I know this sounds cheesy, but even just talking to anyone about the way you're feeling: a therapist, a teacher, a parent, a sibling, a friend, even a listener on 7 Cups of Tea, ANYONE... can dramatically help! I hope you start to feel better soon. Feel free to private message me if you'd like to continue talking. Things do get better. Believe me. Best Wishes, Francesca Gabrielle
Profile: Wideawake4Life
Wideawake4Life on Oct 31, 2014
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I think that we seek help when we are stuck and we are aware that we need help. If I am stuck on the side of the road with a flat tire, I can solve the problem by getting the spare tire and replacing it. But, what if I don't know how to change a flat tire or my spare is also flat? Clearly, I need help. Now, I could call AAA or call a friend for help. In the same way, if I am dealing with feeling anxiety or depression, I need to call for help to help me cope or resolve my situation.
Profile: loveguru
loveguru on Nov 3, 2014
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instead of asking for help or advice literally you should just start discussing your problems as soon as you realise there is or might be one. This will help you to look at the situation differently and options available to you and probably find your own solutions at the earliest.
Profile: Gabagaba
Gabagaba on Oct 7, 2014
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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.
Profile: Sara889
Sara889 on Oct 22, 2014
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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.
Profile: ChrisRabin
ChrisRabin on Oct 22, 2014
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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
Profile: sailorm00n
sailorm00n on Oct 23, 2014
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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.
Profile: colorfulcrocs
colorfulcrocs on Oct 24, 2014
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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.
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Oct 25, 2014
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At any point you like! Even if it's just to talk to someone, vent it, and reflect on your own behavior thusfar.
Profile: Jessica009
Jessica009 on Oct 26, 2014
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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.
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Oct 29, 2014
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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!
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Oct 30, 2014
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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.
Profile: kittykat
kittykat on Oct 30, 2014
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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.
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Nov 3, 2014
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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.
Profile: Saraahh
Saraahh on Nov 3, 2014
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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.
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