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Do I have too many issues for counseling?"I have so many issues to address. I have a history of sexual abuse I\'m a breast cancer survivor and I am a lifetime insomniac. I have a long history of depression and I\'m beginning to have anxiety. I have low self esteem but I\'ve been happily married for almost years.\
... | "You absolutely do not have too many issues for counselling. The fact that you are wanting to seek help is commendable and you should feel proud of yourself for reaching out for support. I know from my experience working with clients that some may say they have only one issue but when we explore it turns out they have ... | "You do not have too many issues to address in counseling.\'a0 And your perseverance will serve you well if you choose to engage in therapy.\'a0 The trauma and medical event you experienced topped off with chronic sleepless nights would lead to feelings of depression for many.\'a0 The emotional reaction you've had to t... |
Do I have too many issues for counseling?"I have so many issues to address. I have a history of sexual abuse I\'m a breast cancer survivor and I am a lifetime insomniac. I have a long history of depression and I\'m beginning to have anxiety. I have low self esteem but I\'ve been happily married for almost years.\
... | "You absolutely do not have too many issues for counselling. The fact that you are wanting to seek help is commendable and you should feel proud of yourself for reaching out for support. I know from my experience working with clients that some may say they have only one issue but when we explore it turns out they have ... | "Thank you for sharing your history. You do not have too many issues to address in counseling. It will help to prioritize what you would like to work on first in therapy. Your therapist will create a treatment plan with you, which can always be changed while working together. Therapy is a process in working towards you... |
Do I have too many issues for counseling?"I have so many issues to address. I have a history of sexual abuse I\'m a breast cancer survivor and I am a lifetime insomniac. I have a long history of depression and I\'m beginning to have anxiety. I have low self esteem but I\'ve been happily married for almost years.\
... | "You absolutely do not have too many issues for counselling. The fact that you are wanting to seek help is commendable and you should feel proud of yourself for reaching out for support. I know from my experience working with clients that some may say they have only one issue but when we explore it turns out they have ... | "Not at all! Whatever issues you might have you can bring to the therapy room. Remember therapy is about YOU, not your therapist. You bring whatever you need to bring to the table. Keep in mind these issues are likely related. Remember you are a holistic being, more than just the sum of the parts. Just like any system,... |
Do I have too many issues for counseling?"I have so many issues to address. I have a history of sexual abuse I\'m a breast cancer survivor and I am a lifetime insomniac. I have a long history of depression and I\'m beginning to have anxiety. I have low self esteem but I\'ve been happily married for almost years.\
... | "You absolutely do not have too many issues for counselling. The fact that you are wanting to seek help is commendable and you should feel proud of yourself for reaching out for support. I know from my experience working with clients that some may say they have only one issue but when we explore it turns out they have ... | "You absolutely do not have ""too many issues"" for counseling. Your reaching out to ask this question shows you have a resilient spirit. Also, your happy marriage can be a support and strength to you as you embark on a counseling journey. I would recommend that you find a counselor who specializes in trauma, sexual tr... |
Do I have too many issues for counseling?"I have so many issues to address. I have a history of sexual abuse I\'m a breast cancer survivor and I am a lifetime insomniac. I have a long history of depression and I\'m beginning to have anxiety. I have low self esteem but I\'ve been happily married for almost years.\
... | "You absolutely do not have too many issues for counselling. The fact that you are wanting to seek help is commendable and you should feel proud of yourself for reaching out for support. I know from my experience working with clients that some may say they have only one issue but when we explore it turns out they have ... | "I don't think you have too many issues for counseling.\'a0 If a client came to me for help with the same issues that you have listed here I would first want them to meet with their doctor to get a physical to rule out any biological causes to your depression, anxiety, and insomnia.\'a0 I would work with you on decidin... |
Do I have too many issues for counseling?"I have so many issues to address. I have a history of sexual abuse I\'m a breast cancer survivor and I am a lifetime insomniac. I have a long history of depression and I\'m beginning to have anxiety. I have low self esteem but I\'ve been happily married for almost years.\
... | "You absolutely do not have too many issues for counselling. The fact that you are wanting to seek help is commendable and you should feel proud of yourself for reaching out for support. I know from my experience working with clients that some may say they have only one issue but when we explore it turns out they have ... | "The way it goes is that all your issues are connected. Once you work on one issue it will have a positive effect on all areas. Slowly each issue is addressed and actually less issues will need to be addressed directly since resolving one helps your overall wellness. So no, you do not have too many issues. Don\'92t giv... |
Do I have too many issues for counseling?"I have so many issues to address. I have a history of sexual abuse I\'m a breast cancer survivor and I am a lifetime insomniac. I have a long history of depression and I\'m beginning to have anxiety. I have low self esteem but I\'ve been happily married for almost years.\
... | "You absolutely do not have too many issues for counselling. The fact that you are wanting to seek help is commendable and you should feel proud of yourself for reaching out for support. I know from my experience working with clients that some may say they have only one issue but when we explore it turns out they have ... | "I think this is a very common question that people who have never been to counseling before have. \'a0There is a lot of anxiety in going to counseling for the first time. \'a0This is normal. \'a0In answer to your \'a0question, the answer is an absolute NO! \'a0An important thing to remember about getting counseling is... |
Do I have too many issues for counseling?"I have so many issues to address. I have a history of sexual abuse I\'m a breast cancer survivor and I am a lifetime insomniac. I have a long history of depression and I\'m beginning to have anxiety. I have low self esteem but I\'ve been happily married for almost years.\
... | "You absolutely do not have too many issues for counselling. The fact that you are wanting to seek help is commendable and you should feel proud of yourself for reaching out for support. I know from my experience working with clients that some may say they have only one issue but when we explore it turns out they have ... | "Hello, I'm so glad you decided to take the first step in opening a conversation first. Deciding to go to therapy can sometimes be difficult for some, but with the right therapist, healing is possible and obtainable, even with what you've described. To answer your question, no you do not have too many issues to go to c... |
Do I have too many issues for counseling?"I have so many issues to address. I have a history of sexual abuse I\'m a breast cancer survivor and I am a lifetime insomniac. I have a long history of depression and I\'m beginning to have anxiety. I have low self esteem but I\'ve been happily married for almost years.\
... | "You absolutely do not have too many issues for counselling. The fact that you are wanting to seek help is commendable and you should feel proud of yourself for reaching out for support. I know from my experience working with clients that some may say they have only one issue but when we explore it turns out they have ... | "Not at all my dear.\'a0Human beings are complex creatures, and in my opinion, our issues interconnect in a very nuanced web between our levels of being (for example, mind, body, and spirit). Everything you bring up affects all three. The truly beautiful thing about the human body is that when you begin to work on one,... |
Do I have too many issues for counseling?"I have so many issues to address. I have a history of sexual abuse I\'m a breast cancer survivor and I am a lifetime insomniac. I have a long history of depression and I\'m beginning to have anxiety. I have low self esteem but I\'ve been happily married for almost years.\
... | "You absolutely do not have too many issues for counselling. The fact that you are wanting to seek help is commendable and you should feel proud of yourself for reaching out for support. I know from my experience working with clients that some may say they have only one issue but when we explore it turns out they have ... | "Everyone has topics to discuss when they start therapy. \'a0 There is no correct number of topics.youSometimes people go to therapy for one specific area of their life. \'a0\'a0Not everyone has the time or interest to utilize therapy just when a significant topic arises in their life.Since you are one person, no matte... |
Do I have too many issues for counseling?"I have so many issues to address. I have a history of sexual abuse I\'m a breast cancer survivor and I am a lifetime insomniac. I have a long history of depression and I\'m beginning to have anxiety. I have low self esteem but I\'ve been happily married for almost years.\
... | "Thank you for sharing your question.\'a0 I imagine it feels overwhelming and discouraging at times if you feel like there are too many issues to address in a counseling session.\'a0 I would encourage you to share these concerns with a counselor because a counselor can help you organize the concerns into a list of spec... | "There are never too many issues in living. In a way we take on too many issues at one time. Then we become over whelmed with ""anxiety and depression.""\'a0 A skillful, caring therapist will help you find a place to start and deal with one issue at a time. when this helps the other issues. Then the other issues become... |
Do I have too many issues for counseling?"I have so many issues to address. I have a history of sexual abuse I\'m a breast cancer survivor and I am a lifetime insomniac. I have a long history of depression and I\'m beginning to have anxiety. I have low self esteem but I\'ve been happily married for almost years.\
... | "There are never ""too many issues"" to be addressed in therapy.\'a0 Most people come in with multiple issues they want to address.\'a0 The wonderful thing about therapy, is that often, as one or more significant issues begin to change and improve-\'a0 \'a0the lead naturally without much effort to improvements in the o... | "Thank you for sharing your question.\'a0 I imagine it feels overwhelming and discouraging at times if you feel like there are too many issues to address in a counseling session.\'a0 I would encourage you to share these concerns with a counselor because a counselor can help you organize the concerns into a list of spec... |
Do I have too many issues for counseling?"I have so many issues to address. I have a history of sexual abuse I\'m a breast cancer survivor and I am a lifetime insomniac. I have a long history of depression and I\'m beginning to have anxiety. I have low self esteem but I\'ve been happily married for almost years.\
... | "Thank you for sharing your question.\'a0 I imagine it feels overwhelming and discouraging at times if you feel like there are too many issues to address in a counseling session.\'a0 I would encourage you to share these concerns with a counselor because a counselor can help you organize the concerns into a list of spec... | "You can be helped. Many of the people I see have multiple issues. These issues are often linked so that helping one issue will positively help the other issues.", |
Do I have too many issues for counseling?"I have so many issues to address. I have a history of sexual abuse I\'m a breast cancer survivor and I am a lifetime insomniac. I have a long history of depression and I\'m beginning to have anxiety. I have low self esteem but I\'ve been happily married for almost years.\
... | "Thank you for sharing your question.\'a0 I imagine it feels overwhelming and discouraging at times if you feel like there are too many issues to address in a counseling session.\'a0 I would encourage you to share these concerns with a counselor because a counselor can help you organize the concerns into a list of spec... | "The short answer is: absolutely not! The longer answer is that it might take some time to process all of the issues, and it may feel quite ""muddy"" in the issues for a lot longer than is tolerable (which is why counseling may have been postponed to begin with for you.) It's important to be realistic when entering cou... |
Do I have too many issues for counseling?"I have so many issues to address. I have a history of sexual abuse I\'m a breast cancer survivor and I am a lifetime insomniac. I have a long history of depression and I\'m beginning to have anxiety. I have low self esteem but I\'ve been happily married for almost years.\
... | "Usually people who struggle with depression also have symptoms of anxiety. These symptoms come about as a result of underlying causes. The obstacles you have been overcoming such as abuse, cancer and insomnia likely bring about similar feelings and emotions in you which affect your self-esteem. Counseling is meant to ... | "Thank you for sharing your question.\'a0 I imagine it feels overwhelming and discouraging at times if you feel like there are too many issues to address in a counseling session.\'a0 I would encourage you to share these concerns with a counselor because a counselor can help you organize the concerns into a list of spec... |
Do I have too many issues for counseling?"I have so many issues to address. I have a history of sexual abuse I\'m a breast cancer survivor and I am a lifetime insomniac. I have a long history of depression and I\'m beginning to have anxiety. I have low self esteem but I\'ve been happily married for almost years.\
... | "Often times when an individual begins the counseling process it is revealed that there is more than one thing going on. When we think about how much is wrong, it can be overwhelming and we may not know where to even start. Counseling can provide guidance to help you to begin working toward healing in a way that is mos... | "Thank you for sharing your question.\'a0 I imagine it feels overwhelming and discouraging at times if you feel like there are too many issues to address in a counseling session.\'a0 I would encourage you to share these concerns with a counselor because a counselor can help you organize the concerns into a list of spec... |
Do I have too many issues for counseling?"I have so many issues to address. I have a history of sexual abuse I\'m a breast cancer survivor and I am a lifetime insomniac. I have a long history of depression and I\'m beginning to have anxiety. I have low self esteem but I\'ve been happily married for almost years.\
... | "Thank you for sharing your question.\'a0 I imagine it feels overwhelming and discouraging at times if you feel like there are too many issues to address in a counseling session.\'a0 I would encourage you to share these concerns with a counselor because a counselor can help you organize the concerns into a list of spec... | "It is very common for\'a0people to have multiple issues that they want to (and need to) address in counseling.\'a0 I have had clients ask that same question and through more exploration, there is often an underlying fear that they\'a0 ""can't be helped"" or that they will ""be too much for their therapist."" I don't k... |
Do I have too many issues for counseling?"I have so many issues to address. I have a history of sexual abuse I\'m a breast cancer survivor and I am a lifetime insomniac. I have a long history of depression and I\'m beginning to have anxiety. I have low self esteem but I\'ve been happily married for almost years.\
... | "Thank you for sharing your question.\'a0 I imagine it feels overwhelming and discouraging at times if you feel like there are too many issues to address in a counseling session.\'a0 I would encourage you to share these concerns with a counselor because a counselor can help you organize the concerns into a list of spec... | "Absolutely not! When we have the courage to accept the challenge to address whatever is causing us pain, the solutions often generalize to many, if not all of our symptoms. I would suggest that unresolved trauma from sexual abuse is likely a primary contributing factor. However, it is important that you first build a ... |
Do I have too many issues for counseling?"I have so many issues to address. I have a history of sexual abuse I\'m a breast cancer survivor and I am a lifetime insomniac. I have a long history of depression and I\'m beginning to have anxiety. I have low self esteem but I\'ve been happily married for almost years.\
... | "Thank you for sharing your question.\'a0 I imagine it feels overwhelming and discouraging at times if you feel like there are too many issues to address in a counseling session.\'a0 I would encourage you to share these concerns with a counselor because a counselor can help you organize the concerns into a list of spec... | "Hello there,No one has too many issues to address in counseling. Once you start counseling, your therapist will help you identify which issues to start working on first and which are causing you the most distress. Once you and your therapist prioritize your concerns, you can start to address each concern, starting wit... |
Do I have too many issues for counseling?"I have so many issues to address. I have a history of sexual abuse I\'m a breast cancer survivor and I am a lifetime insomniac. I have a long history of depression and I\'m beginning to have anxiety. I have low self esteem but I\'ve been happily married for almost years.\
... | "Thank you for sharing your question.\'a0 I imagine it feels overwhelming and discouraging at times if you feel like there are too many issues to address in a counseling session.\'a0 I would encourage you to share these concerns with a counselor because a counselor can help you organize the concerns into a list of spec... | "It sounds like you are feeling pretty overwhelmed. But you are also a survivor and have the benefit of a long, stable marriage. You do not have too many issues to address in counseling. A good therapist will help you to partialize your goals into smaller objectives and focus in on what's most pressing for you to addre... |
Do I have too many issues for counseling?"I have so many issues to address. I have a history of sexual abuse I\'m a breast cancer survivor and I am a lifetime insomniac. I have a long history of depression and I\'m beginning to have anxiety. I have low self esteem but I\'ve been happily married for almost years.\
... | "Thank you for sharing your question.\'a0 I imagine it feels overwhelming and discouraging at times if you feel like there are too many issues to address in a counseling session.\'a0 I would encourage you to share these concerns with a counselor because a counselor can help you organize the concerns into a list of spec... | "Hello! You may have heard the saying that counseling is like peeling the layers of an onion. Whether a person comes to therapy with many issues on their heart and mind or whether he/she comes with something specific, one issue leads to another. Please don't feel as though you have too many issues. You are important an... |
Do I have too many issues for counseling?"I have so many issues to address. I have a history of sexual abuse I\'m a breast cancer survivor and I am a lifetime insomniac. I have a long history of depression and I\'m beginning to have anxiety. I have low self esteem but I\'ve been happily married for almost years.\
... | "Thank you for sharing your question.\'a0 I imagine it feels overwhelming and discouraging at times if you feel like there are too many issues to address in a counseling session.\'a0 I would encourage you to share these concerns with a counselor because a counselor can help you organize the concerns into a list of spec... | "You do not have too many issues to address in counseling.\'a0 And your perseverance will serve you well if you choose to engage in therapy.\'a0 The trauma and medical event you experienced topped off with chronic sleepless nights would lead to feelings of depression for many.\'a0 The emotional reaction you've had to t... |
Do I have too many issues for counseling?"I have so many issues to address. I have a history of sexual abuse I\'m a breast cancer survivor and I am a lifetime insomniac. I have a long history of depression and I\'m beginning to have anxiety. I have low self esteem but I\'ve been happily married for almost years.\
... | "Thank you for sharing your question.\'a0 I imagine it feels overwhelming and discouraging at times if you feel like there are too many issues to address in a counseling session.\'a0 I would encourage you to share these concerns with a counselor because a counselor can help you organize the concerns into a list of spec... | "Thank you for sharing your history. You do not have too many issues to address in counseling. It will help to prioritize what you would like to work on first in therapy. Your therapist will create a treatment plan with you, which can always be changed while working together. Therapy is a process in working towards you... |
Do I have too many issues for counseling?"I have so many issues to address. I have a history of sexual abuse I\'m a breast cancer survivor and I am a lifetime insomniac. I have a long history of depression and I\'m beginning to have anxiety. I have low self esteem but I\'ve been happily married for almost years.\
... | "Thank you for sharing your question.\'a0 I imagine it feels overwhelming and discouraging at times if you feel like there are too many issues to address in a counseling session.\'a0 I would encourage you to share these concerns with a counselor because a counselor can help you organize the concerns into a list of spec... | "Not at all! Whatever issues you might have you can bring to the therapy room. Remember therapy is about YOU, not your therapist. You bring whatever you need to bring to the table. Keep in mind these issues are likely related. Remember you are a holistic being, more than just the sum of the parts. Just like any system,... |
Do I have too many issues for counseling?"I have so many issues to address. I have a history of sexual abuse I\'m a breast cancer survivor and I am a lifetime insomniac. I have a long history of depression and I\'m beginning to have anxiety. I have low self esteem but I\'ve been happily married for almost years.\
... | "Thank you for sharing your question.\'a0 I imagine it feels overwhelming and discouraging at times if you feel like there are too many issues to address in a counseling session.\'a0 I would encourage you to share these concerns with a counselor because a counselor can help you organize the concerns into a list of spec... | "You absolutely do not have ""too many issues"" for counseling. Your reaching out to ask this question shows you have a resilient spirit. Also, your happy marriage can be a support and strength to you as you embark on a counseling journey. I would recommend that you find a counselor who specializes in trauma, sexual tr... |
Do I have too many issues for counseling?"I have so many issues to address. I have a history of sexual abuse I\'m a breast cancer survivor and I am a lifetime insomniac. I have a long history of depression and I\'m beginning to have anxiety. I have low self esteem but I\'ve been happily married for almost years.\
... | "Thank you for sharing your question.\'a0 I imagine it feels overwhelming and discouraging at times if you feel like there are too many issues to address in a counseling session.\'a0 I would encourage you to share these concerns with a counselor because a counselor can help you organize the concerns into a list of spec... | "I don't think you have too many issues for counseling.\'a0 If a client came to me for help with the same issues that you have listed here I would first want them to meet with their doctor to get a physical to rule out any biological causes to your depression, anxiety, and insomnia.\'a0 I would work with you on decidin... |
Do I have too many issues for counseling?"I have so many issues to address. I have a history of sexual abuse I\'m a breast cancer survivor and I am a lifetime insomniac. I have a long history of depression and I\'m beginning to have anxiety. I have low self esteem but I\'ve been happily married for almost years.\
... | "Thank you for sharing your question.\'a0 I imagine it feels overwhelming and discouraging at times if you feel like there are too many issues to address in a counseling session.\'a0 I would encourage you to share these concerns with a counselor because a counselor can help you organize the concerns into a list of spec... | "The way it goes is that all your issues are connected. Once you work on one issue it will have a positive effect on all areas. Slowly each issue is addressed and actually less issues will need to be addressed directly since resolving one helps your overall wellness. So no, you do not have too many issues. Don\'92t giv... |
Do I have too many issues for counseling?"I have so many issues to address. I have a history of sexual abuse I\'m a breast cancer survivor and I am a lifetime insomniac. I have a long history of depression and I\'m beginning to have anxiety. I have low self esteem but I\'ve been happily married for almost years.\
... | "Thank you for sharing your question.\'a0 I imagine it feels overwhelming and discouraging at times if you feel like there are too many issues to address in a counseling session.\'a0 I would encourage you to share these concerns with a counselor because a counselor can help you organize the concerns into a list of spec... | "I think this is a very common question that people who have never been to counseling before have. \'a0There is a lot of anxiety in going to counseling for the first time. \'a0This is normal. \'a0In answer to your \'a0question, the answer is an absolute NO! \'a0An important thing to remember about getting counseling is... |
Do I have too many issues for counseling?"I have so many issues to address. I have a history of sexual abuse I\'m a breast cancer survivor and I am a lifetime insomniac. I have a long history of depression and I\'m beginning to have anxiety. I have low self esteem but I\'ve been happily married for almost years.\
... | "Thank you for sharing your question.\'a0 I imagine it feels overwhelming and discouraging at times if you feel like there are too many issues to address in a counseling session.\'a0 I would encourage you to share these concerns with a counselor because a counselor can help you organize the concerns into a list of spec... | "Hello, I'm so glad you decided to take the first step in opening a conversation first. Deciding to go to therapy can sometimes be difficult for some, but with the right therapist, healing is possible and obtainable, even with what you've described. To answer your question, no you do not have too many issues to go to c... |
Do I have too many issues for counseling?"I have so many issues to address. I have a history of sexual abuse I\'m a breast cancer survivor and I am a lifetime insomniac. I have a long history of depression and I\'m beginning to have anxiety. I have low self esteem but I\'ve been happily married for almost years.\
... | "Thank you for sharing your question.\'a0 I imagine it feels overwhelming and discouraging at times if you feel like there are too many issues to address in a counseling session.\'a0 I would encourage you to share these concerns with a counselor because a counselor can help you organize the concerns into a list of spec... | "Not at all my dear.\'a0Human beings are complex creatures, and in my opinion, our issues interconnect in a very nuanced web between our levels of being (for example, mind, body, and spirit). Everything you bring up affects all three. The truly beautiful thing about the human body is that when you begin to work on one,... |
Do I have too many issues for counseling?"I have so many issues to address. I have a history of sexual abuse I\'m a breast cancer survivor and I am a lifetime insomniac. I have a long history of depression and I\'m beginning to have anxiety. I have low self esteem but I\'ve been happily married for almost years.\
... | "Thank you for sharing your question.\'a0 I imagine it feels overwhelming and discouraging at times if you feel like there are too many issues to address in a counseling session.\'a0 I would encourage you to share these concerns with a counselor because a counselor can help you organize the concerns into a list of spec... | "Everyone has topics to discuss when they start therapy. \'a0 There is no correct number of topics.youSometimes people go to therapy for one specific area of their life. \'a0\'a0Not everyone has the time or interest to utilize therapy just when a significant topic arises in their life.Since you are one person, no matte... |
Do I have too many issues for counseling?"I have so many issues to address. I have a history of sexual abuse I\'m a breast cancer survivor and I am a lifetime insomniac. I have a long history of depression and I\'m beginning to have anxiety. I have low self esteem but I\'ve been happily married for almost years.\
... | "There are never ""too many issues"" to be addressed in therapy.\'a0 Most people come in with multiple issues they want to address.\'a0 The wonderful thing about therapy, is that often, as one or more significant issues begin to change and improve-\'a0 \'a0the lead naturally without much effort to improvements in the o... | "There are never too many issues in living. In a way we take on too many issues at one time. Then we become over whelmed with ""anxiety and depression.""\'a0 A skillful, caring therapist will help you find a place to start and deal with one issue at a time. when this helps the other issues. Then the other issues become... |
Do I have too many issues for counseling?"I have so many issues to address. I have a history of sexual abuse I\'m a breast cancer survivor and I am a lifetime insomniac. I have a long history of depression and I\'m beginning to have anxiety. I have low self esteem but I\'ve been happily married for almost years.\
... | "You can be helped. Many of the people I see have multiple issues. These issues are often linked so that helping one issue will positively help the other issues.", | "There are never too many issues in living. In a way we take on too many issues at one time. Then we become over whelmed with ""anxiety and depression.""\'a0 A skillful, caring therapist will help you find a place to start and deal with one issue at a time. when this helps the other issues. Then the other issues become... |
Do I have too many issues for counseling?"I have so many issues to address. I have a history of sexual abuse I\'m a breast cancer survivor and I am a lifetime insomniac. I have a long history of depression and I\'m beginning to have anxiety. I have low self esteem but I\'ve been happily married for almost years.\
... | "The short answer is: absolutely not! The longer answer is that it might take some time to process all of the issues, and it may feel quite ""muddy"" in the issues for a lot longer than is tolerable (which is why counseling may have been postponed to begin with for you.) It's important to be realistic when entering cou... | "There are never too many issues in living. In a way we take on too many issues at one time. Then we become over whelmed with ""anxiety and depression.""\'a0 A skillful, caring therapist will help you find a place to start and deal with one issue at a time. when this helps the other issues. Then the other issues become... |
Do I have too many issues for counseling?"I have so many issues to address. I have a history of sexual abuse I\'m a breast cancer survivor and I am a lifetime insomniac. I have a long history of depression and I\'m beginning to have anxiety. I have low self esteem but I\'ve been happily married for almost years.\
... | "Usually people who struggle with depression also have symptoms of anxiety. These symptoms come about as a result of underlying causes. The obstacles you have been overcoming such as abuse, cancer and insomnia likely bring about similar feelings and emotions in you which affect your self-esteem. Counseling is meant to ... | "There are never too many issues in living. In a way we take on too many issues at one time. Then we become over whelmed with ""anxiety and depression.""\'a0 A skillful, caring therapist will help you find a place to start and deal with one issue at a time. when this helps the other issues. Then the other issues become... |
Do I have too many issues for counseling?"I have so many issues to address. I have a history of sexual abuse I\'m a breast cancer survivor and I am a lifetime insomniac. I have a long history of depression and I\'m beginning to have anxiety. I have low self esteem but I\'ve been happily married for almost years.\
... | "Often times when an individual begins the counseling process it is revealed that there is more than one thing going on. When we think about how much is wrong, it can be overwhelming and we may not know where to even start. Counseling can provide guidance to help you to begin working toward healing in a way that is mos... | "There are never too many issues in living. In a way we take on too many issues at one time. Then we become over whelmed with ""anxiety and depression.""\'a0 A skillful, caring therapist will help you find a place to start and deal with one issue at a time. when this helps the other issues. Then the other issues become... |
Do I have too many issues for counseling?"I have so many issues to address. I have a history of sexual abuse I\'m a breast cancer survivor and I am a lifetime insomniac. I have a long history of depression and I\'m beginning to have anxiety. I have low self esteem but I\'ve been happily married for almost years.\
... | "There are never too many issues in living. In a way we take on too many issues at one time. Then we become over whelmed with ""anxiety and depression.""\'a0 A skillful, caring therapist will help you find a place to start and deal with one issue at a time. when this helps the other issues. Then the other issues become... | "It is very common for\'a0people to have multiple issues that they want to (and need to) address in counseling.\'a0 I have had clients ask that same question and through more exploration, there is often an underlying fear that they\'a0 ""can't be helped"" or that they will ""be too much for their therapist."" I don't k... |
Do I have too many issues for counseling?"I have so many issues to address. I have a history of sexual abuse I\'m a breast cancer survivor and I am a lifetime insomniac. I have a long history of depression and I\'m beginning to have anxiety. I have low self esteem but I\'ve been happily married for almost years.\
... | "There are never too many issues in living. In a way we take on too many issues at one time. Then we become over whelmed with ""anxiety and depression.""\'a0 A skillful, caring therapist will help you find a place to start and deal with one issue at a time. when this helps the other issues. Then the other issues become... | "Absolutely not! When we have the courage to accept the challenge to address whatever is causing us pain, the solutions often generalize to many, if not all of our symptoms. I would suggest that unresolved trauma from sexual abuse is likely a primary contributing factor. However, it is important that you first build a ... |
Do I have too many issues for counseling?"I have so many issues to address. I have a history of sexual abuse I\'m a breast cancer survivor and I am a lifetime insomniac. I have a long history of depression and I\'m beginning to have anxiety. I have low self esteem but I\'ve been happily married for almost years.\
... | "There are never too many issues in living. In a way we take on too many issues at one time. Then we become over whelmed with ""anxiety and depression.""\'a0 A skillful, caring therapist will help you find a place to start and deal with one issue at a time. when this helps the other issues. Then the other issues become... | "Hello there,No one has too many issues to address in counseling. Once you start counseling, your therapist will help you identify which issues to start working on first and which are causing you the most distress. Once you and your therapist prioritize your concerns, you can start to address each concern, starting wit... |
Do I have too many issues for counseling?"I have so many issues to address. I have a history of sexual abuse I\'m a breast cancer survivor and I am a lifetime insomniac. I have a long history of depression and I\'m beginning to have anxiety. I have low self esteem but I\'ve been happily married for almost years.\
... | "There are never too many issues in living. In a way we take on too many issues at one time. Then we become over whelmed with ""anxiety and depression.""\'a0 A skillful, caring therapist will help you find a place to start and deal with one issue at a time. when this helps the other issues. Then the other issues become... | "It sounds like you are feeling pretty overwhelmed. But you are also a survivor and have the benefit of a long, stable marriage. You do not have too many issues to address in counseling. A good therapist will help you to partialize your goals into smaller objectives and focus in on what's most pressing for you to addre... |
Do I have too many issues for counseling?"I have so many issues to address. I have a history of sexual abuse I\'m a breast cancer survivor and I am a lifetime insomniac. I have a long history of depression and I\'m beginning to have anxiety. I have low self esteem but I\'ve been happily married for almost years.\
... | "There are never too many issues in living. In a way we take on too many issues at one time. Then we become over whelmed with ""anxiety and depression.""\'a0 A skillful, caring therapist will help you find a place to start and deal with one issue at a time. when this helps the other issues. Then the other issues become... | "Hello! You may have heard the saying that counseling is like peeling the layers of an onion. Whether a person comes to therapy with many issues on their heart and mind or whether he/she comes with something specific, one issue leads to another. Please don't feel as though you have too many issues. You are important an... |
Do I have too many issues for counseling?"I have so many issues to address. I have a history of sexual abuse I\'m a breast cancer survivor and I am a lifetime insomniac. I have a long history of depression and I\'m beginning to have anxiety. I have low self esteem but I\'ve been happily married for almost years.\
... | "You do not have too many issues to address in counseling.\'a0 And your perseverance will serve you well if you choose to engage in therapy.\'a0 The trauma and medical event you experienced topped off with chronic sleepless nights would lead to feelings of depression for many.\'a0 The emotional reaction you've had to t... | "There are never too many issues in living. In a way we take on too many issues at one time. Then we become over whelmed with ""anxiety and depression.""\'a0 A skillful, caring therapist will help you find a place to start and deal with one issue at a time. when this helps the other issues. Then the other issues become... |
Do I have too many issues for counseling?"I have so many issues to address. I have a history of sexual abuse I\'m a breast cancer survivor and I am a lifetime insomniac. I have a long history of depression and I\'m beginning to have anxiety. I have low self esteem but I\'ve been happily married for almost years.\
... | "There are never too many issues in living. In a way we take on too many issues at one time. Then we become over whelmed with ""anxiety and depression.""\'a0 A skillful, caring therapist will help you find a place to start and deal with one issue at a time. when this helps the other issues. Then the other issues become... | "Thank you for sharing your history. You do not have too many issues to address in counseling. It will help to prioritize what you would like to work on first in therapy. Your therapist will create a treatment plan with you, which can always be changed while working together. Therapy is a process in working towards you... |
Do I have too many issues for counseling?"I have so many issues to address. I have a history of sexual abuse I\'m a breast cancer survivor and I am a lifetime insomniac. I have a long history of depression and I\'m beginning to have anxiety. I have low self esteem but I\'ve been happily married for almost years.\
... | "There are never too many issues in living. In a way we take on too many issues at one time. Then we become over whelmed with ""anxiety and depression.""\'a0 A skillful, caring therapist will help you find a place to start and deal with one issue at a time. when this helps the other issues. Then the other issues become... | "Not at all! Whatever issues you might have you can bring to the therapy room. Remember therapy is about YOU, not your therapist. You bring whatever you need to bring to the table. Keep in mind these issues are likely related. Remember you are a holistic being, more than just the sum of the parts. Just like any system,... |
Do I have too many issues for counseling?"I have so many issues to address. I have a history of sexual abuse I\'m a breast cancer survivor and I am a lifetime insomniac. I have a long history of depression and I\'m beginning to have anxiety. I have low self esteem but I\'ve been happily married for almost years.\
... | "There are never too many issues in living. In a way we take on too many issues at one time. Then we become over whelmed with ""anxiety and depression.""\'a0 A skillful, caring therapist will help you find a place to start and deal with one issue at a time. when this helps the other issues. Then the other issues become... | "You absolutely do not have ""too many issues"" for counseling. Your reaching out to ask this question shows you have a resilient spirit. Also, your happy marriage can be a support and strength to you as you embark on a counseling journey. I would recommend that you find a counselor who specializes in trauma, sexual tr... |
Do I have too many issues for counseling?"I have so many issues to address. I have a history of sexual abuse I\'m a breast cancer survivor and I am a lifetime insomniac. I have a long history of depression and I\'m beginning to have anxiety. I have low self esteem but I\'ve been happily married for almost years.\
... | "I don't think you have too many issues for counseling.\'a0 If a client came to me for help with the same issues that you have listed here I would first want them to meet with their doctor to get a physical to rule out any biological causes to your depression, anxiety, and insomnia.\'a0 I would work with you on decidin... | "There are never too many issues in living. In a way we take on too many issues at one time. Then we become over whelmed with ""anxiety and depression.""\'a0 A skillful, caring therapist will help you find a place to start and deal with one issue at a time. when this helps the other issues. Then the other issues become... |
Do I have too many issues for counseling?"I have so many issues to address. I have a history of sexual abuse I\'m a breast cancer survivor and I am a lifetime insomniac. I have a long history of depression and I\'m beginning to have anxiety. I have low self esteem but I\'ve been happily married for almost years.\
... | "The way it goes is that all your issues are connected. Once you work on one issue it will have a positive effect on all areas. Slowly each issue is addressed and actually less issues will need to be addressed directly since resolving one helps your overall wellness. So no, you do not have too many issues. Don\'92t giv... | "There are never too many issues in living. In a way we take on too many issues at one time. Then we become over whelmed with ""anxiety and depression.""\'a0 A skillful, caring therapist will help you find a place to start and deal with one issue at a time. when this helps the other issues. Then the other issues become... |
Do I have too many issues for counseling?"I have so many issues to address. I have a history of sexual abuse I\'m a breast cancer survivor and I am a lifetime insomniac. I have a long history of depression and I\'m beginning to have anxiety. I have low self esteem but I\'ve been happily married for almost years.\
... | "There are never too many issues in living. In a way we take on too many issues at one time. Then we become over whelmed with ""anxiety and depression.""\'a0 A skillful, caring therapist will help you find a place to start and deal with one issue at a time. when this helps the other issues. Then the other issues become... | "I think this is a very common question that people who have never been to counseling before have. \'a0There is a lot of anxiety in going to counseling for the first time. \'a0This is normal. \'a0In answer to your \'a0question, the answer is an absolute NO! \'a0An important thing to remember about getting counseling is... |
Do I have too many issues for counseling?"I have so many issues to address. I have a history of sexual abuse I\'m a breast cancer survivor and I am a lifetime insomniac. I have a long history of depression and I\'m beginning to have anxiety. I have low self esteem but I\'ve been happily married for almost years.\
... | "Hello, I'm so glad you decided to take the first step in opening a conversation first. Deciding to go to therapy can sometimes be difficult for some, but with the right therapist, healing is possible and obtainable, even with what you've described. To answer your question, no you do not have too many issues to go to c... | "There are never too many issues in living. In a way we take on too many issues at one time. Then we become over whelmed with ""anxiety and depression.""\'a0 A skillful, caring therapist will help you find a place to start and deal with one issue at a time. when this helps the other issues. Then the other issues become... |
Do I have too many issues for counseling?"I have so many issues to address. I have a history of sexual abuse I\'m a breast cancer survivor and I am a lifetime insomniac. I have a long history of depression and I\'m beginning to have anxiety. I have low self esteem but I\'ve been happily married for almost years.\
... | "There are never too many issues in living. In a way we take on too many issues at one time. Then we become over whelmed with ""anxiety and depression.""\'a0 A skillful, caring therapist will help you find a place to start and deal with one issue at a time. when this helps the other issues. Then the other issues become... | "Not at all my dear.\'a0Human beings are complex creatures, and in my opinion, our issues interconnect in a very nuanced web between our levels of being (for example, mind, body, and spirit). Everything you bring up affects all three. The truly beautiful thing about the human body is that when you begin to work on one,... |
Do I have too many issues for counseling?"I have so many issues to address. I have a history of sexual abuse I\'m a breast cancer survivor and I am a lifetime insomniac. I have a long history of depression and I\'m beginning to have anxiety. I have low self esteem but I\'ve been happily married for almost years.\
... | "There are never too many issues in living. In a way we take on too many issues at one time. Then we become over whelmed with ""anxiety and depression.""\'a0 A skillful, caring therapist will help you find a place to start and deal with one issue at a time. when this helps the other issues. Then the other issues become... | "Everyone has topics to discuss when they start therapy. \'a0 There is no correct number of topics.youSometimes people go to therapy for one specific area of their life. \'a0\'a0Not everyone has the time or interest to utilize therapy just when a significant topic arises in their life.Since you are one person, no matte... |
Do I have too many issues for counseling?"I have so many issues to address. I have a history of sexual abuse I\'m a breast cancer survivor and I am a lifetime insomniac. I have a long history of depression and I\'m beginning to have anxiety. I have low self esteem but I\'ve been happily married for almost years.\
... | "There are never ""too many issues"" to be addressed in therapy.\'a0 Most people come in with multiple issues they want to address.\'a0 The wonderful thing about therapy, is that often, as one or more significant issues begin to change and improve-\'a0 \'a0the lead naturally without much effort to improvements in the o... | "You can be helped. Many of the people I see have multiple issues. These issues are often linked so that helping one issue will positively help the other issues.", |
Do I have too many issues for counseling?"I have so many issues to address. I have a history of sexual abuse I\'m a breast cancer survivor and I am a lifetime insomniac. I have a long history of depression and I\'m beginning to have anxiety. I have low self esteem but I\'ve been happily married for almost years.\
... | "There are never ""too many issues"" to be addressed in therapy.\'a0 Most people come in with multiple issues they want to address.\'a0 The wonderful thing about therapy, is that often, as one or more significant issues begin to change and improve-\'a0 \'a0the lead naturally without much effort to improvements in the o... | "The short answer is: absolutely not! The longer answer is that it might take some time to process all of the issues, and it may feel quite ""muddy"" in the issues for a lot longer than is tolerable (which is why counseling may have been postponed to begin with for you.) It's important to be realistic when entering cou... |
Do I have too many issues for counseling?"I have so many issues to address. I have a history of sexual abuse I\'m a breast cancer survivor and I am a lifetime insomniac. I have a long history of depression and I\'m beginning to have anxiety. I have low self esteem but I\'ve been happily married for almost years.\
... | "There are never ""too many issues"" to be addressed in therapy.\'a0 Most people come in with multiple issues they want to address.\'a0 The wonderful thing about therapy, is that often, as one or more significant issues begin to change and improve-\'a0 \'a0the lead naturally without much effort to improvements in the o... | "Usually people who struggle with depression also have symptoms of anxiety. These symptoms come about as a result of underlying causes. The obstacles you have been overcoming such as abuse, cancer and insomnia likely bring about similar feelings and emotions in you which affect your self-esteem. Counseling is meant to ... |
Do I have too many issues for counseling?"I have so many issues to address. I have a history of sexual abuse I\'m a breast cancer survivor and I am a lifetime insomniac. I have a long history of depression and I\'m beginning to have anxiety. I have low self esteem but I\'ve been happily married for almost years.\
... | "There are never ""too many issues"" to be addressed in therapy.\'a0 Most people come in with multiple issues they want to address.\'a0 The wonderful thing about therapy, is that often, as one or more significant issues begin to change and improve-\'a0 \'a0the lead naturally without much effort to improvements in the o... | "Often times when an individual begins the counseling process it is revealed that there is more than one thing going on. When we think about how much is wrong, it can be overwhelming and we may not know where to even start. Counseling can provide guidance to help you to begin working toward healing in a way that is mos... |
Do I have too many issues for counseling?"I have so many issues to address. I have a history of sexual abuse I\'m a breast cancer survivor and I am a lifetime insomniac. I have a long history of depression and I\'m beginning to have anxiety. I have low self esteem but I\'ve been happily married for almost years.\
... | "There are never ""too many issues"" to be addressed in therapy.\'a0 Most people come in with multiple issues they want to address.\'a0 The wonderful thing about therapy, is that often, as one or more significant issues begin to change and improve-\'a0 \'a0the lead naturally without much effort to improvements in the o... | "It is very common for\'a0people to have multiple issues that they want to (and need to) address in counseling.\'a0 I have had clients ask that same question and through more exploration, there is often an underlying fear that they\'a0 ""can't be helped"" or that they will ""be too much for their therapist."" I don't k... |
Do I have too many issues for counseling?"I have so many issues to address. I have a history of sexual abuse I\'m a breast cancer survivor and I am a lifetime insomniac. I have a long history of depression and I\'m beginning to have anxiety. I have low self esteem but I\'ve been happily married for almost years.\
... | "There are never ""too many issues"" to be addressed in therapy.\'a0 Most people come in with multiple issues they want to address.\'a0 The wonderful thing about therapy, is that often, as one or more significant issues begin to change and improve-\'a0 \'a0the lead naturally without much effort to improvements in the o... | "Absolutely not! When we have the courage to accept the challenge to address whatever is causing us pain, the solutions often generalize to many, if not all of our symptoms. I would suggest that unresolved trauma from sexual abuse is likely a primary contributing factor. However, it is important that you first build a ... |
Do I have too many issues for counseling?"I have so many issues to address. I have a history of sexual abuse I\'m a breast cancer survivor and I am a lifetime insomniac. I have a long history of depression and I\'m beginning to have anxiety. I have low self esteem but I\'ve been happily married for almost years.\
... | "There are never ""too many issues"" to be addressed in therapy.\'a0 Most people come in with multiple issues they want to address.\'a0 The wonderful thing about therapy, is that often, as one or more significant issues begin to change and improve-\'a0 \'a0the lead naturally without much effort to improvements in the o... | "Hello there,No one has too many issues to address in counseling. Once you start counseling, your therapist will help you identify which issues to start working on first and which are causing you the most distress. Once you and your therapist prioritize your concerns, you can start to address each concern, starting wit... |
Do I have too many issues for counseling?"I have so many issues to address. I have a history of sexual abuse I\'m a breast cancer survivor and I am a lifetime insomniac. I have a long history of depression and I\'m beginning to have anxiety. I have low self esteem but I\'ve been happily married for almost years.\
... | "There are never ""too many issues"" to be addressed in therapy.\'a0 Most people come in with multiple issues they want to address.\'a0 The wonderful thing about therapy, is that often, as one or more significant issues begin to change and improve-\'a0 \'a0the lead naturally without much effort to improvements in the o... | "It sounds like you are feeling pretty overwhelmed. But you are also a survivor and have the benefit of a long, stable marriage. You do not have too many issues to address in counseling. A good therapist will help you to partialize your goals into smaller objectives and focus in on what's most pressing for you to addre... |
Do I have too many issues for counseling?"I have so many issues to address. I have a history of sexual abuse I\'m a breast cancer survivor and I am a lifetime insomniac. I have a long history of depression and I\'m beginning to have anxiety. I have low self esteem but I\'ve been happily married for almost years.\
... | "There are never ""too many issues"" to be addressed in therapy.\'a0 Most people come in with multiple issues they want to address.\'a0 The wonderful thing about therapy, is that often, as one or more significant issues begin to change and improve-\'a0 \'a0the lead naturally without much effort to improvements in the o... | "Hello! You may have heard the saying that counseling is like peeling the layers of an onion. Whether a person comes to therapy with many issues on their heart and mind or whether he/she comes with something specific, one issue leads to another. Please don't feel as though you have too many issues. You are important an... |
Do I have too many issues for counseling?"I have so many issues to address. I have a history of sexual abuse I\'m a breast cancer survivor and I am a lifetime insomniac. I have a long history of depression and I\'m beginning to have anxiety. I have low self esteem but I\'ve been happily married for almost years.\
... | "There are never ""too many issues"" to be addressed in therapy.\'a0 Most people come in with multiple issues they want to address.\'a0 The wonderful thing about therapy, is that often, as one or more significant issues begin to change and improve-\'a0 \'a0the lead naturally without much effort to improvements in the o... | "You do not have too many issues to address in counseling.\'a0 And your perseverance will serve you well if you choose to engage in therapy.\'a0 The trauma and medical event you experienced topped off with chronic sleepless nights would lead to feelings of depression for many.\'a0 The emotional reaction you've had to t... |
Do I have too many issues for counseling?"I have so many issues to address. I have a history of sexual abuse I\'m a breast cancer survivor and I am a lifetime insomniac. I have a long history of depression and I\'m beginning to have anxiety. I have low self esteem but I\'ve been happily married for almost years.\
... | "There are never ""too many issues"" to be addressed in therapy.\'a0 Most people come in with multiple issues they want to address.\'a0 The wonderful thing about therapy, is that often, as one or more significant issues begin to change and improve-\'a0 \'a0the lead naturally without much effort to improvements in the o... | "Thank you for sharing your history. You do not have too many issues to address in counseling. It will help to prioritize what you would like to work on first in therapy. Your therapist will create a treatment plan with you, which can always be changed while working together. Therapy is a process in working towards you... |
Do I have too many issues for counseling?"I have so many issues to address. I have a history of sexual abuse I\'m a breast cancer survivor and I am a lifetime insomniac. I have a long history of depression and I\'m beginning to have anxiety. I have low self esteem but I\'ve been happily married for almost years.\
... | "There are never ""too many issues"" to be addressed in therapy.\'a0 Most people come in with multiple issues they want to address.\'a0 The wonderful thing about therapy, is that often, as one or more significant issues begin to change and improve-\'a0 \'a0the lead naturally without much effort to improvements in the o... | "Not at all! Whatever issues you might have you can bring to the therapy room. Remember therapy is about YOU, not your therapist. You bring whatever you need to bring to the table. Keep in mind these issues are likely related. Remember you are a holistic being, more than just the sum of the parts. Just like any system,... |
Do I have too many issues for counseling?"I have so many issues to address. I have a history of sexual abuse I\'m a breast cancer survivor and I am a lifetime insomniac. I have a long history of depression and I\'m beginning to have anxiety. I have low self esteem but I\'ve been happily married for almost years.\
... | "There are never ""too many issues"" to be addressed in therapy.\'a0 Most people come in with multiple issues they want to address.\'a0 The wonderful thing about therapy, is that often, as one or more significant issues begin to change and improve-\'a0 \'a0the lead naturally without much effort to improvements in the o... | "You absolutely do not have ""too many issues"" for counseling. Your reaching out to ask this question shows you have a resilient spirit. Also, your happy marriage can be a support and strength to you as you embark on a counseling journey. I would recommend that you find a counselor who specializes in trauma, sexual tr... |
Do I have too many issues for counseling?"I have so many issues to address. I have a history of sexual abuse I\'m a breast cancer survivor and I am a lifetime insomniac. I have a long history of depression and I\'m beginning to have anxiety. I have low self esteem but I\'ve been happily married for almost years.\
... | "There are never ""too many issues"" to be addressed in therapy.\'a0 Most people come in with multiple issues they want to address.\'a0 The wonderful thing about therapy, is that often, as one or more significant issues begin to change and improve-\'a0 \'a0the lead naturally without much effort to improvements in the o... | "I don't think you have too many issues for counseling.\'a0 If a client came to me for help with the same issues that you have listed here I would first want them to meet with their doctor to get a physical to rule out any biological causes to your depression, anxiety, and insomnia.\'a0 I would work with you on decidin... |
Do I have too many issues for counseling?"I have so many issues to address. I have a history of sexual abuse I\'m a breast cancer survivor and I am a lifetime insomniac. I have a long history of depression and I\'m beginning to have anxiety. I have low self esteem but I\'ve been happily married for almost years.\
... | "There are never ""too many issues"" to be addressed in therapy.\'a0 Most people come in with multiple issues they want to address.\'a0 The wonderful thing about therapy, is that often, as one or more significant issues begin to change and improve-\'a0 \'a0the lead naturally without much effort to improvements in the o... | "The way it goes is that all your issues are connected. Once you work on one issue it will have a positive effect on all areas. Slowly each issue is addressed and actually less issues will need to be addressed directly since resolving one helps your overall wellness. So no, you do not have too many issues. Don\'92t giv... |
Do I have too many issues for counseling?"I have so many issues to address. I have a history of sexual abuse I\'m a breast cancer survivor and I am a lifetime insomniac. I have a long history of depression and I\'m beginning to have anxiety. I have low self esteem but I\'ve been happily married for almost years.\
... | "There are never ""too many issues"" to be addressed in therapy.\'a0 Most people come in with multiple issues they want to address.\'a0 The wonderful thing about therapy, is that often, as one or more significant issues begin to change and improve-\'a0 \'a0the lead naturally without much effort to improvements in the o... | "I think this is a very common question that people who have never been to counseling before have. \'a0There is a lot of anxiety in going to counseling for the first time. \'a0This is normal. \'a0In answer to your \'a0question, the answer is an absolute NO! \'a0An important thing to remember about getting counseling is... |
Do I have too many issues for counseling?"I have so many issues to address. I have a history of sexual abuse I\'m a breast cancer survivor and I am a lifetime insomniac. I have a long history of depression and I\'m beginning to have anxiety. I have low self esteem but I\'ve been happily married for almost years.\
... | "There are never ""too many issues"" to be addressed in therapy.\'a0 Most people come in with multiple issues they want to address.\'a0 The wonderful thing about therapy, is that often, as one or more significant issues begin to change and improve-\'a0 \'a0the lead naturally without much effort to improvements in the o... | "Hello, I'm so glad you decided to take the first step in opening a conversation first. Deciding to go to therapy can sometimes be difficult for some, but with the right therapist, healing is possible and obtainable, even with what you've described. To answer your question, no you do not have too many issues to go to c... |
Do I have too many issues for counseling?"I have so many issues to address. I have a history of sexual abuse I\'m a breast cancer survivor and I am a lifetime insomniac. I have a long history of depression and I\'m beginning to have anxiety. I have low self esteem but I\'ve been happily married for almost years.\
... | "There are never ""too many issues"" to be addressed in therapy.\'a0 Most people come in with multiple issues they want to address.\'a0 The wonderful thing about therapy, is that often, as one or more significant issues begin to change and improve-\'a0 \'a0the lead naturally without much effort to improvements in the o... | "Not at all my dear.\'a0Human beings are complex creatures, and in my opinion, our issues interconnect in a very nuanced web between our levels of being (for example, mind, body, and spirit). Everything you bring up affects all three. The truly beautiful thing about the human body is that when you begin to work on one,... |
Do I have too many issues for counseling?"I have so many issues to address. I have a history of sexual abuse I\'m a breast cancer survivor and I am a lifetime insomniac. I have a long history of depression and I\'m beginning to have anxiety. I have low self esteem but I\'ve been happily married for almost years.\
... | "There are never ""too many issues"" to be addressed in therapy.\'a0 Most people come in with multiple issues they want to address.\'a0 The wonderful thing about therapy, is that often, as one or more significant issues begin to change and improve-\'a0 \'a0the lead naturally without much effort to improvements in the o... | "Everyone has topics to discuss when they start therapy. \'a0 There is no correct number of topics.youSometimes people go to therapy for one specific area of their life. \'a0\'a0Not everyone has the time or interest to utilize therapy just when a significant topic arises in their life.Since you are one person, no matte... |
Do I have too many issues for counseling?"I have so many issues to address. I have a history of sexual abuse I\'m a breast cancer survivor and I am a lifetime insomniac. I have a long history of depression and I\'m beginning to have anxiety. I have low self esteem but I\'ve been happily married for almost years.\
... | "The short answer is: absolutely not! The longer answer is that it might take some time to process all of the issues, and it may feel quite ""muddy"" in the issues for a lot longer than is tolerable (which is why counseling may have been postponed to begin with for you.) It's important to be realistic when entering cou... | "You can be helped. Many of the people I see have multiple issues. These issues are often linked so that helping one issue will positively help the other issues.", |
Do I have too many issues for counseling?"I have so many issues to address. I have a history of sexual abuse I\'m a breast cancer survivor and I am a lifetime insomniac. I have a long history of depression and I\'m beginning to have anxiety. I have low self esteem but I\'ve been happily married for almost years.\
... | "Usually people who struggle with depression also have symptoms of anxiety. These symptoms come about as a result of underlying causes. The obstacles you have been overcoming such as abuse, cancer and insomnia likely bring about similar feelings and emotions in you which affect your self-esteem. Counseling is meant to ... | "You can be helped. Many of the people I see have multiple issues. These issues are often linked so that helping one issue will positively help the other issues.", |
Do I have too many issues for counseling?"I have so many issues to address. I have a history of sexual abuse I\'m a breast cancer survivor and I am a lifetime insomniac. I have a long history of depression and I\'m beginning to have anxiety. I have low self esteem but I\'ve been happily married for almost years.\
... | "Often times when an individual begins the counseling process it is revealed that there is more than one thing going on. When we think about how much is wrong, it can be overwhelming and we may not know where to even start. Counseling can provide guidance to help you to begin working toward healing in a way that is mos... | "You can be helped. Many of the people I see have multiple issues. These issues are often linked so that helping one issue will positively help the other issues.", |
Do I have too many issues for counseling?"I have so many issues to address. I have a history of sexual abuse I\'m a breast cancer survivor and I am a lifetime insomniac. I have a long history of depression and I\'m beginning to have anxiety. I have low self esteem but I\'ve been happily married for almost years.\
... | "You can be helped. Many of the people I see have multiple issues. These issues are often linked so that helping one issue will positively help the other issues.", | "It is very common for\'a0people to have multiple issues that they want to (and need to) address in counseling.\'a0 I have had clients ask that same question and through more exploration, there is often an underlying fear that they\'a0 ""can't be helped"" or that they will ""be too much for their therapist."" I don't k... |
Do I have too many issues for counseling?"I have so many issues to address. I have a history of sexual abuse I\'m a breast cancer survivor and I am a lifetime insomniac. I have a long history of depression and I\'m beginning to have anxiety. I have low self esteem but I\'ve been happily married for almost years.\
... | "You can be helped. Many of the people I see have multiple issues. These issues are often linked so that helping one issue will positively help the other issues.", | "Absolutely not! When we have the courage to accept the challenge to address whatever is causing us pain, the solutions often generalize to many, if not all of our symptoms. I would suggest that unresolved trauma from sexual abuse is likely a primary contributing factor. However, it is important that you first build a ... |
Do I have too many issues for counseling?"I have so many issues to address. I have a history of sexual abuse I\'m a breast cancer survivor and I am a lifetime insomniac. I have a long history of depression and I\'m beginning to have anxiety. I have low self esteem but I\'ve been happily married for almost years.\
... | "You can be helped. Many of the people I see have multiple issues. These issues are often linked so that helping one issue will positively help the other issues.", | "Hello there,No one has too many issues to address in counseling. Once you start counseling, your therapist will help you identify which issues to start working on first and which are causing you the most distress. Once you and your therapist prioritize your concerns, you can start to address each concern, starting wit... |
Do I have too many issues for counseling?"I have so many issues to address. I have a history of sexual abuse I\'m a breast cancer survivor and I am a lifetime insomniac. I have a long history of depression and I\'m beginning to have anxiety. I have low self esteem but I\'ve been happily married for almost years.\
... | "You can be helped. Many of the people I see have multiple issues. These issues are often linked so that helping one issue will positively help the other issues.", | "It sounds like you are feeling pretty overwhelmed. But you are also a survivor and have the benefit of a long, stable marriage. You do not have too many issues to address in counseling. A good therapist will help you to partialize your goals into smaller objectives and focus in on what's most pressing for you to addre... |
Do I have too many issues for counseling?"I have so many issues to address. I have a history of sexual abuse I\'m a breast cancer survivor and I am a lifetime insomniac. I have a long history of depression and I\'m beginning to have anxiety. I have low self esteem but I\'ve been happily married for almost years.\
... | "You can be helped. Many of the people I see have multiple issues. These issues are often linked so that helping one issue will positively help the other issues.", | "Hello! You may have heard the saying that counseling is like peeling the layers of an onion. Whether a person comes to therapy with many issues on their heart and mind or whether he/she comes with something specific, one issue leads to another. Please don't feel as though you have too many issues. You are important an... |
Do I have too many issues for counseling?"I have so many issues to address. I have a history of sexual abuse I\'m a breast cancer survivor and I am a lifetime insomniac. I have a long history of depression and I\'m beginning to have anxiety. I have low self esteem but I\'ve been happily married for almost years.\
... | "You can be helped. Many of the people I see have multiple issues. These issues are often linked so that helping one issue will positively help the other issues.", | "You do not have too many issues to address in counseling.\'a0 And your perseverance will serve you well if you choose to engage in therapy.\'a0 The trauma and medical event you experienced topped off with chronic sleepless nights would lead to feelings of depression for many.\'a0 The emotional reaction you've had to t... |
Do I have too many issues for counseling?"I have so many issues to address. I have a history of sexual abuse I\'m a breast cancer survivor and I am a lifetime insomniac. I have a long history of depression and I\'m beginning to have anxiety. I have low self esteem but I\'ve been happily married for almost years.\
... | "You can be helped. Many of the people I see have multiple issues. These issues are often linked so that helping one issue will positively help the other issues.", | "Thank you for sharing your history. You do not have too many issues to address in counseling. It will help to prioritize what you would like to work on first in therapy. Your therapist will create a treatment plan with you, which can always be changed while working together. Therapy is a process in working towards you... |
Do I have too many issues for counseling?"I have so many issues to address. I have a history of sexual abuse I\'m a breast cancer survivor and I am a lifetime insomniac. I have a long history of depression and I\'m beginning to have anxiety. I have low self esteem but I\'ve been happily married for almost years.\
... | "You can be helped. Many of the people I see have multiple issues. These issues are often linked so that helping one issue will positively help the other issues.", | "Not at all! Whatever issues you might have you can bring to the therapy room. Remember therapy is about YOU, not your therapist. You bring whatever you need to bring to the table. Keep in mind these issues are likely related. Remember you are a holistic being, more than just the sum of the parts. Just like any system,... |
Do I have too many issues for counseling?"I have so many issues to address. I have a history of sexual abuse I\'m a breast cancer survivor and I am a lifetime insomniac. I have a long history of depression and I\'m beginning to have anxiety. I have low self esteem but I\'ve been happily married for almost years.\
... | "You can be helped. Many of the people I see have multiple issues. These issues are often linked so that helping one issue will positively help the other issues.", | "You absolutely do not have ""too many issues"" for counseling. Your reaching out to ask this question shows you have a resilient spirit. Also, your happy marriage can be a support and strength to you as you embark on a counseling journey. I would recommend that you find a counselor who specializes in trauma, sexual tr... |
Do I have too many issues for counseling?"I have so many issues to address. I have a history of sexual abuse I\'m a breast cancer survivor and I am a lifetime insomniac. I have a long history of depression and I\'m beginning to have anxiety. I have low self esteem but I\'ve been happily married for almost years.\
... | "You can be helped. Many of the people I see have multiple issues. These issues are often linked so that helping one issue will positively help the other issues.", | "I don't think you have too many issues for counseling.\'a0 If a client came to me for help with the same issues that you have listed here I would first want them to meet with their doctor to get a physical to rule out any biological causes to your depression, anxiety, and insomnia.\'a0 I would work with you on decidin... |
Do I have too many issues for counseling?"I have so many issues to address. I have a history of sexual abuse I\'m a breast cancer survivor and I am a lifetime insomniac. I have a long history of depression and I\'m beginning to have anxiety. I have low self esteem but I\'ve been happily married for almost years.\
... | "You can be helped. Many of the people I see have multiple issues. These issues are often linked so that helping one issue will positively help the other issues.", | "The way it goes is that all your issues are connected. Once you work on one issue it will have a positive effect on all areas. Slowly each issue is addressed and actually less issues will need to be addressed directly since resolving one helps your overall wellness. So no, you do not have too many issues. Don\'92t giv... |
Do I have too many issues for counseling?"I have so many issues to address. I have a history of sexual abuse I\'m a breast cancer survivor and I am a lifetime insomniac. I have a long history of depression and I\'m beginning to have anxiety. I have low self esteem but I\'ve been happily married for almost years.\
... | "You can be helped. Many of the people I see have multiple issues. These issues are often linked so that helping one issue will positively help the other issues.", | "I think this is a very common question that people who have never been to counseling before have. \'a0There is a lot of anxiety in going to counseling for the first time. \'a0This is normal. \'a0In answer to your \'a0question, the answer is an absolute NO! \'a0An important thing to remember about getting counseling is... |
Do I have too many issues for counseling?"I have so many issues to address. I have a history of sexual abuse I\'m a breast cancer survivor and I am a lifetime insomniac. I have a long history of depression and I\'m beginning to have anxiety. I have low self esteem but I\'ve been happily married for almost years.\
... | "You can be helped. Many of the people I see have multiple issues. These issues are often linked so that helping one issue will positively help the other issues.", | "Hello, I'm so glad you decided to take the first step in opening a conversation first. Deciding to go to therapy can sometimes be difficult for some, but with the right therapist, healing is possible and obtainable, even with what you've described. To answer your question, no you do not have too many issues to go to c... |
Do I have too many issues for counseling?"I have so many issues to address. I have a history of sexual abuse I\'m a breast cancer survivor and I am a lifetime insomniac. I have a long history of depression and I\'m beginning to have anxiety. I have low self esteem but I\'ve been happily married for almost years.\
... | "You can be helped. Many of the people I see have multiple issues. These issues are often linked so that helping one issue will positively help the other issues.", | "Not at all my dear.\'a0Human beings are complex creatures, and in my opinion, our issues interconnect in a very nuanced web between our levels of being (for example, mind, body, and spirit). Everything you bring up affects all three. The truly beautiful thing about the human body is that when you begin to work on one,... |
Do I have too many issues for counseling?"I have so many issues to address. I have a history of sexual abuse I\'m a breast cancer survivor and I am a lifetime insomniac. I have a long history of depression and I\'m beginning to have anxiety. I have low self esteem but I\'ve been happily married for almost years.\
... | "You can be helped. Many of the people I see have multiple issues. These issues are often linked so that helping one issue will positively help the other issues.", | "Everyone has topics to discuss when they start therapy. \'a0 There is no correct number of topics.youSometimes people go to therapy for one specific area of their life. \'a0\'a0Not everyone has the time or interest to utilize therapy just when a significant topic arises in their life.Since you are one person, no matte... |
Do I have too many issues for counseling?"I have so many issues to address. I have a history of sexual abuse I\'m a breast cancer survivor and I am a lifetime insomniac. I have a long history of depression and I\'m beginning to have anxiety. I have low self esteem but I\'ve been happily married for almost years.\
... | "Usually people who struggle with depression also have symptoms of anxiety. These symptoms come about as a result of underlying causes. The obstacles you have been overcoming such as abuse, cancer and insomnia likely bring about similar feelings and emotions in you which affect your self-esteem. Counseling is meant to ... | "The short answer is: absolutely not! The longer answer is that it might take some time to process all of the issues, and it may feel quite ""muddy"" in the issues for a lot longer than is tolerable (which is why counseling may have been postponed to begin with for you.) It's important to be realistic when entering cou... |
Do I have too many issues for counseling?"I have so many issues to address. I have a history of sexual abuse I\'m a breast cancer survivor and I am a lifetime insomniac. I have a long history of depression and I\'m beginning to have anxiety. I have low self esteem but I\'ve been happily married for almost years.\
... | "Often times when an individual begins the counseling process it is revealed that there is more than one thing going on. When we think about how much is wrong, it can be overwhelming and we may not know where to even start. Counseling can provide guidance to help you to begin working toward healing in a way that is mos... | "The short answer is: absolutely not! The longer answer is that it might take some time to process all of the issues, and it may feel quite ""muddy"" in the issues for a lot longer than is tolerable (which is why counseling may have been postponed to begin with for you.) It's important to be realistic when entering cou... |
Do I have too many issues for counseling?"I have so many issues to address. I have a history of sexual abuse I\'m a breast cancer survivor and I am a lifetime insomniac. I have a long history of depression and I\'m beginning to have anxiety. I have low self esteem but I\'ve been happily married for almost years.\
... | "The short answer is: absolutely not! The longer answer is that it might take some time to process all of the issues, and it may feel quite ""muddy"" in the issues for a lot longer than is tolerable (which is why counseling may have been postponed to begin with for you.) It's important to be realistic when entering cou... | "It is very common for\'a0people to have multiple issues that they want to (and need to) address in counseling.\'a0 I have had clients ask that same question and through more exploration, there is often an underlying fear that they\'a0 ""can't be helped"" or that they will ""be too much for their therapist."" I don't k... |
Do I have too many issues for counseling?"I have so many issues to address. I have a history of sexual abuse I\'m a breast cancer survivor and I am a lifetime insomniac. I have a long history of depression and I\'m beginning to have anxiety. I have low self esteem but I\'ve been happily married for almost years.\
... | "The short answer is: absolutely not! The longer answer is that it might take some time to process all of the issues, and it may feel quite ""muddy"" in the issues for a lot longer than is tolerable (which is why counseling may have been postponed to begin with for you.) It's important to be realistic when entering cou... | "Absolutely not! When we have the courage to accept the challenge to address whatever is causing us pain, the solutions often generalize to many, if not all of our symptoms. I would suggest that unresolved trauma from sexual abuse is likely a primary contributing factor. However, it is important that you first build a ... |
Do I have too many issues for counseling?"I have so many issues to address. I have a history of sexual abuse I\'m a breast cancer survivor and I am a lifetime insomniac. I have a long history of depression and I\'m beginning to have anxiety. I have low self esteem but I\'ve been happily married for almost years.\
... | "The short answer is: absolutely not! The longer answer is that it might take some time to process all of the issues, and it may feel quite ""muddy"" in the issues for a lot longer than is tolerable (which is why counseling may have been postponed to begin with for you.) It's important to be realistic when entering cou... | "Hello there,No one has too many issues to address in counseling. Once you start counseling, your therapist will help you identify which issues to start working on first and which are causing you the most distress. Once you and your therapist prioritize your concerns, you can start to address each concern, starting wit... |
Do I have too many issues for counseling?"I have so many issues to address. I have a history of sexual abuse I\'m a breast cancer survivor and I am a lifetime insomniac. I have a long history of depression and I\'m beginning to have anxiety. I have low self esteem but I\'ve been happily married for almost years.\
... | "The short answer is: absolutely not! The longer answer is that it might take some time to process all of the issues, and it may feel quite ""muddy"" in the issues for a lot longer than is tolerable (which is why counseling may have been postponed to begin with for you.) It's important to be realistic when entering cou... | "It sounds like you are feeling pretty overwhelmed. But you are also a survivor and have the benefit of a long, stable marriage. You do not have too many issues to address in counseling. A good therapist will help you to partialize your goals into smaller objectives and focus in on what's most pressing for you to addre... |
Do I have too many issues for counseling?"I have so many issues to address. I have a history of sexual abuse I\'m a breast cancer survivor and I am a lifetime insomniac. I have a long history of depression and I\'m beginning to have anxiety. I have low self esteem but I\'ve been happily married for almost years.\
... | "The short answer is: absolutely not! The longer answer is that it might take some time to process all of the issues, and it may feel quite ""muddy"" in the issues for a lot longer than is tolerable (which is why counseling may have been postponed to begin with for you.) It's important to be realistic when entering cou... | "Hello! You may have heard the saying that counseling is like peeling the layers of an onion. Whether a person comes to therapy with many issues on their heart and mind or whether he/she comes with something specific, one issue leads to another. Please don't feel as though you have too many issues. You are important an... |
Do I have too many issues for counseling?"I have so many issues to address. I have a history of sexual abuse I\'m a breast cancer survivor and I am a lifetime insomniac. I have a long history of depression and I\'m beginning to have anxiety. I have low self esteem but I\'ve been happily married for almost years.\
... | "The short answer is: absolutely not! The longer answer is that it might take some time to process all of the issues, and it may feel quite ""muddy"" in the issues for a lot longer than is tolerable (which is why counseling may have been postponed to begin with for you.) It's important to be realistic when entering cou... | "You do not have too many issues to address in counseling.\'a0 And your perseverance will serve you well if you choose to engage in therapy.\'a0 The trauma and medical event you experienced topped off with chronic sleepless nights would lead to feelings of depression for many.\'a0 The emotional reaction you've had to t... |
Do I have too many issues for counseling?"I have so many issues to address. I have a history of sexual abuse I\'m a breast cancer survivor and I am a lifetime insomniac. I have a long history of depression and I\'m beginning to have anxiety. I have low self esteem but I\'ve been happily married for almost years.\
... | "The short answer is: absolutely not! The longer answer is that it might take some time to process all of the issues, and it may feel quite ""muddy"" in the issues for a lot longer than is tolerable (which is why counseling may have been postponed to begin with for you.) It's important to be realistic when entering cou... | "Thank you for sharing your history. You do not have too many issues to address in counseling. It will help to prioritize what you would like to work on first in therapy. Your therapist will create a treatment plan with you, which can always be changed while working together. Therapy is a process in working towards you... |
Do I have too many issues for counseling?"I have so many issues to address. I have a history of sexual abuse I\'m a breast cancer survivor and I am a lifetime insomniac. I have a long history of depression and I\'m beginning to have anxiety. I have low self esteem but I\'ve been happily married for almost years.\
... | "The short answer is: absolutely not! The longer answer is that it might take some time to process all of the issues, and it may feel quite ""muddy"" in the issues for a lot longer than is tolerable (which is why counseling may have been postponed to begin with for you.) It's important to be realistic when entering cou... | "Not at all! Whatever issues you might have you can bring to the therapy room. Remember therapy is about YOU, not your therapist. You bring whatever you need to bring to the table. Keep in mind these issues are likely related. Remember you are a holistic being, more than just the sum of the parts. Just like any system,... |
Do I have too many issues for counseling?"I have so many issues to address. I have a history of sexual abuse I\'m a breast cancer survivor and I am a lifetime insomniac. I have a long history of depression and I\'m beginning to have anxiety. I have low self esteem but I\'ve been happily married for almost years.\
... | "The short answer is: absolutely not! The longer answer is that it might take some time to process all of the issues, and it may feel quite ""muddy"" in the issues for a lot longer than is tolerable (which is why counseling may have been postponed to begin with for you.) It's important to be realistic when entering cou... | "You absolutely do not have ""too many issues"" for counseling. Your reaching out to ask this question shows you have a resilient spirit. Also, your happy marriage can be a support and strength to you as you embark on a counseling journey. I would recommend that you find a counselor who specializes in trauma, sexual tr... |
Do I have too many issues for counseling?"I have so many issues to address. I have a history of sexual abuse I\'m a breast cancer survivor and I am a lifetime insomniac. I have a long history of depression and I\'m beginning to have anxiety. I have low self esteem but I\'ve been happily married for almost years.\
... | "The short answer is: absolutely not! The longer answer is that it might take some time to process all of the issues, and it may feel quite ""muddy"" in the issues for a lot longer than is tolerable (which is why counseling may have been postponed to begin with for you.) It's important to be realistic when entering cou... | "I don't think you have too many issues for counseling.\'a0 If a client came to me for help with the same issues that you have listed here I would first want them to meet with their doctor to get a physical to rule out any biological causes to your depression, anxiety, and insomnia.\'a0 I would work with you on decidin... |
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