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To Be, Or Not To Be… (in therapy).

     Chances are, if you’re a human being living in our often stressful world, you’ve experienced your own personal stress.  Usually the stress is manageable. It is everyday stress.  Everyone experiences it.  We are often unaware of it being a significant problem: a long line at a grocery store; a flat tire; an argument with a friend or partner; a disappointment at work or school. In response, we may feel annoyed, frustrated, sad or angry.  Generally, we have ways of coping with this type of stress.  We express our feelings to someone whom we trust; we problem-solve; we try to take a different perspective…..

FAQ’s About Therapy

In my last article, “To Be, Or Not To Be… (in therapy),” I talked about how to recognize signs and symptoms of stress, depression, and anxiety.  I also discussed the questions “should I be in therapy” and “how do I know when it’s time to seek help.” Because of the positive response to the article and the questions I was asked by people who read it, I decided it was time to write next about the frequently asked questions that people have about therapy……