Psychology Consultation

Is it time for a psychologist consultation?

Life is rarely without its challenges. There are some, however, that can be so overbearing that it seems impossible to move on.

Whether it’s the death of a loved one or overwhelming feelings of anxiety, it’s important you know that help is available for every problem life throws your way.

Learn about common reasons people see psychologists.

Loss

Death is an unavoidable part of life, but that doesn’t make it any easier to deal with. Everyone handles the loss of a loved one — whether a parent or a pet — differently.

Grieving openly or privately are both common, but avoiding the realities of loss can lead to longer, lingering problems.

A psychologist can help you find appropriate ways to cope with the death of someone close to you.

Stress and anxiety

Certain facets of life are stressful, and many situations — from a job interview to relationship problems — can cause you to feel anxious.

Stress and anxiety, if left to fester, can lead to social isolation, depression, and a slew of other problems.

A psychologist can help you manage stress and anxiety by finding the source or cause of your problems, as well as appropriate ways to overcome them.

Depression

Overwhelming feelings of helplessness or hopelessness are common signs of depression.

While some people believe that you can just “snap out” of depression, it rarely occurs.

Depression is a common mental health disorder where people lose interest in things, experience fatigue, and often have trouble managing their emotions.

Psychologists can help you find the source of depression — often the first step to feeling better, along with helping with negative thought processes.

Phobias

Being afraid of heights and spiders are common phobias, but some unusual and unfounded fears can create substantial problems in your life. For example, sitophobia (fear of eating) may lead to serious health problems.

An experienced psychologist can help you begin to overcome your fears so that you can live without polyphobia (fear of many things) or phobophobia (fear of fear).

Family and relationship issues

Relationships, whether family, personal, or work-related, have their ups and downs. While relationships can be some of the best things in life, they can also be a source of stress and problems.

Working with a psychologist, either individually or in a group setting, can help iron out wrinkles that can form in even the strongest relationships.

Unhealthy habits and addictions

Some unhealthy habits — such as smoking, drinking, and drug use — are often used to escape larger underlying problems or to self-medicate.

While your psychologist will help you get to those problems, they can also help you tackle the problems immediately facing your health, such as:

addictions

eating disorders

stress management

sleeping problems

Performance enhancement

Some of the most successful people achieve their goals by first visualizing them.

Athletes often mentally prepare for a competition with as much intensity as they physically train their body. Others use this technique to proactively prepare for challenging life events.

Just as you would rehearse a speech before giving it, your psychologist can help you prepare for big events so you can perform at your best, whether it’s the Olympics or a job interview.

Mental clarity

A psychologist can help you improve your mental clarity by acting as an unbiased set of ears. Often, people find their own solutions just by hearing themselves talk out loud in therapy.

Simply getting their problems out in the open helps many people improve their mental clarity, be more able to concentrate, and become more task-oriented. Psychologists are trained to be great listeners.

Mental disorders

Sometimes multiple symptoms are caused by larger problems.

Mental disorders can manifest themselves in several ways. They’re often disguised as something else and can only be uncovered with the help of a mental health professional.

Some mental disorders with varying symptoms include:

bipolar disorder

major depressive disorder

schizophrenia

post-traumatic stress disorder

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