Mental Health Mondays: 003 Why I still go to therapy

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I want to start by saying I am writing this series not to ask for pity or for anyone to feel bad for me. I want to share my story as someone who has been working on my own mental health journey and have benefited from the work. I hope to help normalize talking about mental health issues, inspire conversation and hope for others to share their stories as well. Which I am glad to see a lot of you sharing your stories as well. (Thank you and keep them coming)

Now for the weekly dose…
So you might ask, why do is still do the work/see my therapist? Should I have been “cured” by one session?

For me, this journey has not been easy but it’s necessary. I learned that experiencing anxiety attacks was just the symptom, just like a fever or pain is for an infection. The goal for me is not a cure but how to be healthy in the long run.

I have picked up tools that help me manage my emotions and thoughts better: understanding the root causes and triggers (trauma and grief), language to be able to identify and talk about what I am feeling or going through, and other helpful tactics like breathing, journaling or even sharing my story.

Like balms, medication, good nutrition, exercise and preventative medicine for the body, the work I do at therapy and the tools i pick up has helped me heal, be strong and find wellness for my mind.

Now, the help and tools each one needs is different depending on individual circumstances. Some need professional help, others specialized attention, some need medication and others just need to learn and practice tips and tools to carry on.

This Monday, I wanted to share that everyone has a mental health story. This is mine and why I still go to therapy, what I get from it and how it has helped me so far. Everyone has a different journey. What has helped you? How has therapy been for you? What are the tools you picked up?

Let’s talk about our stories. Tell me yours.


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