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I May need a Therapist??
I sometimes feel like EVERYONE around me is pissing me off. I feel like everything they do or say irritates me and I end up feeling alone or aggitated. I also sometimes feel alone becasue I don't have many friends, they person I see or hang out with regularly is my boyfriend, his family and his friends! I feel like I should talk to someone proffessionally and maybe they could help me feel good about my place in life and maybe they can help me to react to things better. My issue is that most of the time if someone sees a therapist it may be a reflection that I have a problem, I may have some problems but I don't believe I have an actual mental problem. I want to go see a therapist but I do not know if I should, or how to book an appointment or how much it costs, or if its ccovered by O.H.I.P (CANADA). I also don't know how to tell my boyfriend. He means the world to me Ive been with him for 3 years, I know he would understand but I don't want him to think Im crazy? becasue I am seeing a therapist. I guess im CONFUSED! Please help!
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OK first of all, don't worry! seeing a therapist doesn't make you crazy, so many people see therapists for all sorts of reasons! But by the sounds of things, you don't need a therapist, most people go through the same feelings as you at some point or another and usually it just takes a few lifestyle changes to feel good again. It sounds like maybe your not totally happy with your life? Being irritated by people around you is usually a sign that you're feeling discontent. Sometimes all it takes is sitting down and writing a list of things that you like about your life and things you don't like and want to change, then you can start to make those changes and soon be back to feeling good. This always works for me when I'm feeling lonely, bored or confused but if you want to see a therapist instead then I'm sure that will help too!
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This could just be the result of being a teenager & dealing with all the hormonal changes (assuming you're a teenager?). But if it's really bothering you, then there is absolutely nothing wrong with talking to a professional about it. I've seen my share of therapists, & they helped me majorly.
If you're worried about the way it might reflect on you (even though getting help when you need it is great), maybe talk to your school counselor about it, if you're still in school.
As for your boyfriend, just tell him you've been feeling really stressed lately & you just needed to talk to someone about it. I'm sure he'll understand, & it doesn't make you seem crazy.
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You aren't crazy. Just because you see a therapist doesn't mean you have mental problems or even have any problems at all. It may just mean talking with someone outside of the situation can see things differently and shed light on the situation - get to the root of your unhappiness and social isolation.
While talking with someone you may learn to understand yourself better and understand why you act and react the way you do.
You may find out you need an attitude change and you are the problem ... You may find out you should be pissed off and agitated and you need new friends. Or neither - maybe you just need better coping skills or a new way to look at things.
I say go for it...better to do it now and learn to be happier, than years later still have the same problem and wish you had taken care of it earlier.
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