Should I See A Doctor?

[Taycha]

I was heavily bullied in high school, and thought about suicide. I am now 19. I went through a very emotionally abusive relationship before moving back in with my parents. I don’t have a great relationship with my mom and it makes me very anxious and miserable most days.

I’m having trouble wanting to go to school or do anything. I’ve been sleeping for a minimum of 10 hours a day and I’m still tired. I don’t want to find a job, I have trouble keeping a job because I don’t like being around people. It makes me very anxious.

I push most people away because I’m so anxious and don’t like feeling like I’m unaccepted. Most days are a struggle to keep my mind positive and try to envision a future.

I want to be happy but I know that as long as I live at home with my parents it’s going to be impossible. What should I do? Should I see a doctor?

[gerg]

Hi,

A therapist may be the person to see, they can help more with behavioral issues.

Happy is sometimes a high mark to achieve, and the only thing in your way is you. In most cases perception becomes reality, so something is impossible only because I said it is. I work towards contentment and sometimes happiness follows.

[jkl5500]

Yes, you should. You need some therapy to work through all this. Please make an appointment ASAP to get started on taking your life back. You deserve a happy one.

[Taycha in reply to jkl5500]

Is therapy worth the money?

[jkl5500]

Well, what is your happiness and peace worth? Most likely, you won't work this out on your own. That's nothing against you personally - everyone with problems like this needs professional support to get their lives back on track. If you don't have insurance, do a search for low-cost clinics in your area.

[Taycha]

Thank you!

[acsmith8213]

Therapy would be a great way to start. It is very beneficial, in my opinion, and will help you work through your past and help you create a new normal. A positive normal. Being happy will take time but it's definitely achievable. Low cost clinics are available in most areas so that's what I'd do if I were you.

[Taycha in reply to acsmith8213]

Thank you so much! I’ll definitely start looking into it. Do you know if most insurance covers therapy?

[acsmith8213 in reply to Taycha]

Yes most do but definitely ask the provider what insurance they take. Will save you a lot of time and frustration.