Psychotherapy, or simply Therapy, is used for the treatment of mental strain problems, which have become commonplace in today’s stressful living conditions. Worry, anxiety, tension, rejection, there are multiple factors putting a strain on people’s minds, making it difficult to even breathe at times! Talk Therapy comes very handy at times like these, because more often than not, all pressures tend to disappear by simply being able to talk about them in a non – judgemental and safe environment.
Sometimes, it is clearly apparent when you are struggling, but many a times it is difficult to recognize the need for therapy. Here’s a list to help you know for sure whether or not it’s time to get Therapy –
- Emotional Mayhem – Pay attention, find out whether you’re feeling intensely emotional, with a higher frequency of emotional breakdowns or angry outbursts. Feelings of emptiness and a disinterest in everything also points to classical clinical depression. Deborah Beriro, the Wisemind Therapist in Palm Beach Gardens, uses Positive Psychology to help cope through insight and self – discovery.
- Disrupted Sleep / Appetite – Eating and / or sleeping too much or too less, is a sure – shot sign of mental stress. If you find that there have been recent serious changes in your daily patterns of sleeping and eating, it sure is time to seek some therapeutic help!
- Worsened Physical Health – According to mental health experts, your physical health is directly and indirectly affected by your mental health. Thus, if you have been suffering from any kind of chronic physical health issues, it is reasonable to assume that the weakened mental health is a cause for it.
- Diminished Efficiency – Be it school or your place of work – if you feel that your efficiency to engage has decreased significantly, and you no longer feel that ‘drive’ towards accomplishments, then it is safe to assume that your emotional / psychological state has declined substantially. Active problem – solving and relaxation techniques, prescribed by a trusted Psychotherapist is sure to help you adapt to and regulate your stress.
Deborah Beriro is a name to trust if you are seeking help for any or all of these issues. Through the Mindfulness approach, this Psychotherapist in Palm Beach Gardens ( now offering Telehealth ), uses her vast knowledge and years of experience working in acute Substance Use Disorder settings to help individuals and families through their time of need.