If you have heart issues, you go to a specialist called a Cardiologist. When you have challenges with your Calculus III class, you hire a specialist called a Tutor. Ironically though, when we are having emotional, anger, stress, or grief, we are reluctant to secure the services of a specialist called a Counselor or Therapist. They too are trained professionals specializing in emotional and mental health. Life is easy, life is hard and sometimes traumatic.
We all have issues with baggage, unfinished business, or whatever term you choose to call your “stuff.” The difference is the amount of “stuff” you allow yourself to carry. When you are emotionally/mentally healthy, your “stuff” should fit in a backpack. When you are out of balance with the “stuff,” it can feel like you are lugging around a steamer trunk. If you think you are 100% baggage free, you REALLY need to see a counselor. And yes, even mental health professionals also have their own counselors and therapists. Being a specialist does not mean they do not have the same experiences and reactions to life as the rest of us.
Having lived it, I believe therapy/counseling is one of the best things anyone can do in life. There are just things in life when we need a little help. It does not mean we failed; it just means we need help. It is tough for me when I see someone struggling or overwhelmed with stressful situations. I’m not saying you run to the counselor every time you have drama in your life, when the drama becomes the norm rather than the exception, it’s time to ask for help.
I am proud of the time I spent in counseling and still talk about it often. It was a life changing season for me that came at a time where I could no longer process all the drama in my life. Again, asking for help does not mean you failed. It genuinely means you just need a little help. Eventually, We All Need It.
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