Mental Health FAQ
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How do I stop overthinking everything?
Overthinking often stems from anxiety and a need for control. Try grounding techniques, journaling, or setting time limits on rumination. Therapy can help you identify core fears and build trust in your inner voice. You’re not broken—your brain is just trying to protect you.
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What are natural ways to manage anxiety?
Breathwork, movement, sleep hygiene, and limiting stimulants like caffeine can reduce anxiety naturally. Practices like mindfulness, cold exposure, and somatic therapy also help regulate your nervous system. If anxiety persists, therapy offers deeper tools to address root causes and build resilience.
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Why do I feel so emotionally drained after socializing?
Emotional fatigue after socializing can signal overstimulation, masking, or unmet relational needs. You may be absorbing others’ energy or suppressing your own. Therapy can help you explore boundaries, authenticity, and nervous system regulation to make connection feel safer and more sustainable.
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How do I know if I’m burned out or just tired?
Burnout goes beyond fatigue—it’s emotional depletion, cynicism, and a sense of disconnection from purpose. If rest doesn’t restore you, or you feel numb, irritable, or hopeless, it may be burnout. Therapy can help you recover, set boundaries, and reconnect with what matters.
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How can I stop people-pleasing?
People-pleasing often comes from fear of rejection or conflict. Start by noticing where you override your own needs. Practice saying no gently, and tolerate the discomfort of disappointing others. Therapy helps you build self-worth that isn’t dependent on being liked or needed.
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How do I say no without feeling guilty?
Guilt often signals internalized pressure to please or perform. Remind yourself: saying no honors your capacity and creates space for authentic yeses. Practice short, kind refusals. Therapy can help you unpack guilt and build a more empowered relationship with boundaries.
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Is it normal to feel lost after college?
Yes. Post-college life often brings identity shifts, grief, and disorientation. You’re transitioning from structure to self-definition. Therapy offers support as you navigate this liminal space and build clarity from the inside out.
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Why do I feel behind compared to my peers?
Comparison is a trap fueled by social media and internalized timelines. Your path is not linear—and “behind” is a myth. Therapy helps you reconnect with your own pace, purpose, and worth beyond external benchmarks.
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How do I find a career that feels meaningful?
Start by exploring what energizes you, what you value, and what you’re willing to grow through. Therapy can help you untangle identity from productivity and build a life that feels aligned—not just impressive.
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How do I know if I’m unhappy or just going through a rough patch?
Emotional disconnection, resentment, or feeling unseen may signal deeper issues—not just a phase. If you’re constantly questioning your relationship or fantasizing about leaving, it’s worth exploring. Therapy can help you clarify what’s repairable and what’s no longer aligned.
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Is it normal to feel guilty about wanting to leave a long term relationship?
Yes. Guilt often comes from internalized roles, fear of hurting others, or cultural pressure to “make it work.” Wanting to leave doesn’t make you selfish—it means something in you is asking for change. Therapy offers a space to unpack guilt and honor your truth.
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Can therapy help me decide whether to stay or go?
Absolutely. Therapy isn’t about pushing you to choose—it’s about helping you hear yourself clearly. We explore your needs, values, and relational patterns so you can make a decision rooted in clarity, not fear or obligation.
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How do I know if I’m ready to open up my relationship?
Readiness involves emotional regulation, clear communication, and a shared understanding of values. If you’re curious but unsure, therapy can help you explore motivations, fears, and relational agreements before making changes.
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What are common mistakes when opening up a relationship?
Skipping emotional prep, avoiding hard conversations, or using ENM to fix a broken dynamic can lead to rupture. Therapy helps you build a foundation of consent, clarity, and emotional safety before expanding your structure.
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How do I deal with jealousy in polyamory?
Jealousy is normal—it often signals unmet needs or attachment wounds. Instead of suppressing it, explore it with curiosity. Therapy offers tools to regulate emotions, communicate needs, and build secure connection across multiple relationships.
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