Hello,

Lately I have been overwhelmed with my schedule, finances and social life. I am always trying to improve my mental health. With all of this stress I am considering therapy, mainly for someone to talk, to process all my thoughts, and maybe help me develop ideas or come up with strategies to cope better. I have ADHD, Autism, and some other things if that helps anyone relate.

I have three main questions:

Has therapy helped you enough to be worth the time?

Is it very difficult to find a therapist you mesh with?

How do I find a therapist? From a doctor’s referral? Online service? Through insurance? (I live in the United States.)

Any experience or advice you can provide would be greatly appreciated!

Edit: I just wanted to thank everyone for your help and support! I hope everyone is doing well and has seen positive changes. And I hope all these replies help other people besides myself. I’m feeling more positive and hopeful toward finding the right therapist. Your kindness is appreciated!

  • zanyllama52
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    1 year ago

    Sounds like it is worth exploring, at the very least. When I found the right therapist it was like scratching an itch I didn’t knowI had.

    Good luck to you, friend-o.

    • flyoverthis@lemmy.worldOP
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      1 year ago

      Yeah, every time I talk with friends or family I feel better, and so I don’t think I need it. But then of course I would eventually feel off again. I’ve finally realized that being able to do that more consistently might help me feel better more consistently.