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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 have been through so much and it sounds like you have a lot of things that have complied over the years. Regardless of the struggles you have been through, you do not have too many issues for counseling. Many times when someone starts out their counseling and healing journey, there are multiple things they would l... | "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 have been through so much and it sounds like you have a lot of things that have complied over the years. Regardless of the struggles you have been through, you do not have too many issues for counseling. Many times when someone starts out their counseling and healing journey, there are multiple things they would l... | "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 have been through so much and it sounds like you have a lot of things that have complied over the years. Regardless of the struggles you have been through, you do not have too many issues for counseling. Many times when someone starts out their counseling and healing journey, there are multiple things they would l... | "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 have been through so much and it sounds like you have a lot of things that have complied over the years. Regardless of the struggles you have been through, you do not have too many issues for counseling. Many times when someone starts out their counseling and healing journey, there are multiple things they would l... | "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 have been through so much and it sounds like you have a lot of things that have complied over the years. Regardless of the struggles you have been through, you do not have too many issues for counseling. Many times when someone starts out their counseling and healing journey, there are multiple things they would l... | "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 have been through so much and it sounds like you have a lot of things that have complied over the years. Regardless of the struggles you have been through, you do not have too many issues for counseling. Many times when someone starts out their counseling and healing journey, there are multiple things they would l... | "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 have been through so much and it sounds like you have a lot of things that have complied over the years. Regardless of the struggles you have been through, you do not have too many issues for counseling. Many times when someone starts out their counseling and healing journey, there are multiple things they would l... | "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 have been through so much and it sounds like you have a lot of things that have complied over the years. Regardless of the struggles you have been through, you do not have too many issues for counseling. Many times when someone starts out their counseling and healing journey, there are multiple things they would l... | "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 have been through so much and it sounds like you have a lot of things that have complied over the years. Regardless of the struggles you have been through, you do not have too many issues for counseling. Many times when someone starts out their counseling and healing journey, there are multiple things they would l... | "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 have been through so much and it sounds like you have a lot of things that have complied over the years. Regardless of the struggles you have been through, you do not have too many issues for counseling. Many times when someone starts out their counseling and healing journey, there are multiple things they would l... | "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 have been through so much and it sounds like you have a lot of things that have complied over the years. Regardless of the struggles you have been through, you do not have too many issues for counseling. Many times when someone starts out their counseling and healing journey, there are multiple things they would l... | "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 have been through so much and it sounds like you have a lot of things that have complied over the years. Regardless of the struggles you have been through, you do not have too many issues for counseling. Many times when someone starts out their counseling and healing journey, there are multiple things they would l... | "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 have been through so much and it sounds like you have a lot of things that have complied over the years. Regardless of the struggles you have been through, you do not have too many issues for counseling. Many times when someone starts out their counseling and healing journey, there are multiple things they would l... | "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 have been through so much and it sounds like you have a lot of things that have complied over the years. Regardless of the struggles you have been through, you do not have too many issues for counseling. Many times when someone starts out their counseling and healing journey, there are multiple things they would l... | "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.\
... | "Absolutely not! \'a0In fact, most people have many issues, \'a0A lot lot of the issues you are describing commonly go hand in hand ( in ""therapy speak"" we call it co-morbid conditions)I would venture that most of the feelings you are struggling with stem from your early trauma. \'a0You would benifit tremendously fro... | "Absolutely not.\'a0 I strongly recommending working on one issue/need at a time.\'a0 In therapy you will set smart goals and objectives that will help you reach your goals.\'a0 I see you as a survivor and not a victim.\'a0 Best wishes to 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.\
... | "This is a great question! I personally don't believe that any client could ever have too many issues for counseling. In fact, that type of thinking may be stopping you from seeking counseling, so it may be hindering you from getting the help you need. In fact, all of what you described points to the importance of you ... | "Absolutely not.\'a0 I strongly recommending working on one issue/need at a time.\'a0 In therapy you will set smart goals and objectives that will help you reach your goals.\'a0 I see you as a survivor and not a victim.\'a0 Best wishes to 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.\
... | "Absolutely not.\'a0 I strongly recommending working on one issue/need at a time.\'a0 In therapy you will set smart goals and objectives that will help you reach your goals.\'a0 I see you as a survivor and not a victim.\'a0 Best wishes to you.", | "Hi! Many people begin their therapeutic journey with histories just like yours and experience transformative shifts in their quality of life. \'a0I hope you are able to find a counselor you feel comfortable working with and do the work if you feel called. Best of luck on your journey!", |
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.\
... | "Absolutely not.\'a0 I strongly recommending working on one issue/need at a time.\'a0 In therapy you will set smart goals and objectives that will help you reach your goals.\'a0 I see you as a survivor and not a victim.\'a0 Best wishes to you.", | "Absolutely not. It sounds like you have significant trauma and it will continue to impact your depression until it is dealt with. Everybody has issues, though some more traumatic than others yet it is best to just start somewhere. I would encourage you to begin counseling and work through some of your history at your ... |
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.\
... | "Absolutely not.\'a0 I strongly recommending working on one issue/need at a time.\'a0 In therapy you will set smart goals and objectives that will help you reach your goals.\'a0 I see you as a survivor and not a victim.\'a0 Best wishes to you.", | "Most clients have many issues that need working out. It is normal to have many events in our lives that trouble us and remain with us without counseling help. The right type of counsellor will help you focus on the main and most troubling issue you have first and work your way through all that you are managing step by... |
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.\
... | "Absolutely not.\'a0 I strongly recommending working on one issue/need at a time.\'a0 In therapy you will set smart goals and objectives that will help you reach your goals.\'a0 I see you as a survivor and not a victim.\'a0 Best wishes to you.", | "Just go! You start with the most prevalent issue by talking with your therapist. Healing one issue can have a ripple effect and heal other issues as well.", |
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.\
... | "Absolutely not.\'a0 I strongly recommending working on one issue/need at a time.\'a0 In therapy you will set smart goals and objectives that will help you reach your goals.\'a0 I see you as a survivor and not a victim.\'a0 Best wishes to you.", | "There is no such thing as too many issues for counseling. Many issues are often interrelated and can all be worked on with some time and patience.", |
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.\
... | "Absolutely not.\'a0 I strongly recommending working on one issue/need at a time.\'a0 In therapy you will set smart goals and objectives that will help you reach your goals.\'a0 I see you as a survivor and not a victim.\'a0 Best wishes to you.", | "Hi, people who have only a few issues and people who have several issues are perfect for therapy. There is no such thing as having too many problems for therapy. Therapy is great because it will help you process all that you are going through, heal from past and present pain, and gain clarity.", |
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.\
... | "Absolutely not.\'a0 I strongly recommending working on one issue/need at a time.\'a0 In therapy you will set smart goals and objectives that will help you reach your goals.\'a0 I see you as a survivor and not a victim.\'a0 Best wishes to you.", | "Yeah, you might :)At least, it certainly feels like that, I bet...Not to mention that most counselors out there might generally feel overwhelmed with a ""case"" with so many problems.\'a0 And, so, you will slog along week-to-week with gradual improvements occurring as she slowly does her best to chip away...The real i... |
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.\
... | "Absolutely not.\'a0 I strongly recommending working on one issue/need at a time.\'a0 In therapy you will set smart goals and objectives that will help you reach your goals.\'a0 I see you as a survivor and not a victim.\'a0 Best wishes to you.", | "It could be said that you might be the perfect candidate for counseling! No one is beyond hope, and someone brave enough to be honest regarding their struggles, with the intention of reaching out for help is certainly a person a qualified counselor would be happy to assist. You may want to do some research on therapis... |
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.\
... | "Absolutely not.\'a0 I strongly recommending working on one issue/need at a time.\'a0 In therapy you will set smart goals and objectives that will help you reach your goals.\'a0 I see you as a survivor and not a victim.\'a0 Best wishes to you.", | "No, there are never too many issues to address in counseling.\'a0 Therapy would begin by prioritizing what you feel needs to be addressed first.\'a0 As one area improves, such as processing history of abuse you are likely to see improvement in other areas of your life...like sleeping better.", |
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.\
... | "Absolutely not.\'a0 I strongly recommending working on one issue/need at a time.\'a0 In therapy you will set smart goals and objectives that will help you reach your goals.\'a0 I see you as a survivor and not a victim.\'a0 Best wishes to you.", | "Firstly, I would like to say how amazing that you have been able to live through breast cancer, sexual abuse as well as your depression and anxiety. You are stronger than you may believe at this moment for being able to continue to grow and live through these experiences. Take a moment to acknowledge your strength and... |
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.\
... | "Absolutely not.\'a0 I strongly recommending working on one issue/need at a time.\'a0 In therapy you will set smart goals and objectives that will help you reach your goals.\'a0 I see you as a survivor and not a victim.\'a0 Best wishes to you.", | "Absolutely not! It is never too much. The most important thing is that you are reaching out to get help. \'a0Therapy helps you to develop healthier coping strategies and that can help reduce the anxiety and depression as well as improve your sleep. This can all be done at a pace that is best for you. Your therapist ca... |
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.\
... | "Absolutely not.\'a0 I strongly recommending working on one issue/need at a time.\'a0 In therapy you will set smart goals and objectives that will help you reach your goals.\'a0 I see you as a survivor and not a victim.\'a0 Best wishes to you.", | "No, it is natural for us to have a number of issues going on if we don't address the concerns we have in our lives. Seeking counseling can assist you in working on these issues individually as well as ways in which they intersect and impact each other.", |
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.\
... | "Absolutely not.\'a0 I strongly recommending working on one issue/need at a time.\'a0 In therapy you will set smart goals and objectives that will help you reach your goals.\'a0 I see you as a survivor and not a victim.\'a0 Best wishes to you.", | "The most direct answer is no. I would venture to guess that several of the things you are feeling (symptoms) are connected. I would recommend a trauma counselor. You have several strengths (resources) that you are able to pull from and I would encourage you to focus on them as you deal with the issues you have placed ... |
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.\
... | "Absolutely not.\'a0 I strongly recommending working on one issue/need at a time.\'a0 In therapy you will set smart goals and objectives that will help you reach your goals.\'a0 I see you as a survivor and not a victim.\'a0 Best wishes to you.", | "It's not really a question of whether you have too many issues for counseling but more what would you like to work on in counseling? You control the direction of sessions and depending on how you're feeling in a particular day can predict what direction that session takes. If you want to work on all the issues you've ... |
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.\
... | "Absolutely not.\'a0 I strongly recommending working on one issue/need at a time.\'a0 In therapy you will set smart goals and objectives that will help you reach your goals.\'a0 I see you as a survivor and not a victim.\'a0 Best wishes to you.", | "A person never has ""too many"" issues to address in counseling. Participating in counseling with a licensed professional offers a safe place and therapeutic relationship where healing can occur.\'a0A trained therapist can help a person unpack and process past and/or current wounds (or events) which may\'a0 negatively... |
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.\
... | "Absolutely not.\'a0 I strongly recommending working on one issue/need at a time.\'a0 In therapy you will set smart goals and objectives that will help you reach your goals.\'a0 I see you as a survivor and not a victim.\'a0 Best wishes to you.", | "There is no such things as ""too\'a0 many issues"". Many of the issues cited here are connected. For example, in this case working on the sexual abuse will possibly address the depression, the anxiety, the self esteem. There may be some grief to process around the impact of the cancer. Our body, mind and spirit are pa... |
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.\
... | "Absolutely not.\'a0 I strongly recommending working on one issue/need at a time.\'a0 In therapy you will set smart goals and objectives that will help you reach your goals.\'a0 I see you as a survivor and not a victim.\'a0 Best wishes to you.", | "Of course not. Counseling is a process, whereby you and your therapist will help you create goals- starting with issues that are most pressing and interfering with your daily functioning. When anxiety and daily stress is more manageable then you and your therapist can examine more deep rooted or more chronic 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.\
... | "Absolutely not.\'a0 I strongly recommending working on one issue/need at a time.\'a0 In therapy you will set smart goals and objectives that will help you reach your goals.\'a0 I see you as a survivor and not a victim.\'a0 Best wishes to you.", | "You definitely don't have too many issues for counseling. In fact, counseling can help you understand how most of these things can be related to one another. For example, insomnia, depression, low self-esteem and anxiety are very common to experience after a traumatic event or events. Once you begin to work through pr... |
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.\
... | "Absolutely not.\'a0 I strongly recommending working on one issue/need at a time.\'a0 In therapy you will set smart goals and objectives that will help you reach your goals.\'a0 I see you as a survivor and not a victim.\'a0 Best wishes to you.", | "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 ... |
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.\
... | "Absolutely not.\'a0 I strongly recommending working on one issue/need at a time.\'a0 In therapy you will set smart goals and objectives that will help you reach your goals.\'a0 I see you as a survivor and not a victim.\'a0 Best wishes to you.", | "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.\
... | "Absolutely not.\'a0 I strongly recommending working on one issue/need at a time.\'a0 In therapy you will set smart goals and objectives that will help you reach your goals.\'a0 I see you as a survivor and not a victim.\'a0 Best wishes to you.", | "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.\
... | "Absolutely not.\'a0 I strongly recommending working on one issue/need at a time.\'a0 In therapy you will set smart goals and objectives that will help you reach your goals.\'a0 I see you as a survivor and not a victim.\'a0 Best wishes to you.", | "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... |
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.\
... | "Absolutely not.\'a0 I strongly recommending working on one issue/need at a time.\'a0 In therapy you will set smart goals and objectives that will help you reach your goals.\'a0 I see you as a survivor and not a victim.\'a0 Best wishes to you.", | "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.\
... | "Absolutely not.\'a0 I strongly recommending working on one issue/need at a time.\'a0 In therapy you will set smart goals and objectives that will help you reach your goals.\'a0 I see you as a survivor and not a victim.\'a0 Best wishes to you.", | "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.\
... | "Absolutely not.\'a0 I strongly recommending working on one issue/need at a time.\'a0 In therapy you will set smart goals and objectives that will help you reach your goals.\'a0 I see you as a survivor and not a victim.\'a0 Best wishes to you.", | "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.\
... | "Absolutely not.\'a0 I strongly recommending working on one issue/need at a time.\'a0 In therapy you will set smart goals and objectives that will help you reach your goals.\'a0 I see you as a survivor and not a victim.\'a0 Best wishes to you.", | "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.\
... | "Absolutely not.\'a0 I strongly recommending working on one issue/need at a time.\'a0 In therapy you will set smart goals and objectives that will help you reach your goals.\'a0 I see you as a survivor and not a victim.\'a0 Best wishes to you.", | "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.\
... | "Absolutely not.\'a0 I strongly recommending working on one issue/need at a time.\'a0 In therapy you will set smart goals and objectives that will help you reach your goals.\'a0 I see you as a survivor and not a victim.\'a0 Best wishes to you.", | "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.\
... | "Absolutely not.\'a0 I strongly recommending working on one issue/need at a time.\'a0 In therapy you will set smart goals and objectives that will help you reach your goals.\'a0 I see you as a survivor and not a victim.\'a0 Best wishes to you.", | "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.\
... | "Absolutely not.\'a0 I strongly recommending working on one issue/need at a time.\'a0 In therapy you will set smart goals and objectives that will help you reach your goals.\'a0 I see you as a survivor and not a victim.\'a0 Best wishes to you.", | "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.\
... | "Absolutely not.\'a0 I strongly recommending working on one issue/need at a time.\'a0 In therapy you will set smart goals and objectives that will help you reach your goals.\'a0 I see you as a survivor and not a victim.\'a0 Best wishes to you.", | "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.\
... | "Absolutely not.\'a0 I strongly recommending working on one issue/need at a time.\'a0 In therapy you will set smart goals and objectives that will help you reach your goals.\'a0 I see you as a survivor and not a victim.\'a0 Best wishes to you.", | "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.\
... | "Absolutely not.\'a0 I strongly recommending working on one issue/need at a time.\'a0 In therapy you will set smart goals and objectives that will help you reach your goals.\'a0 I see you as a survivor and not a victim.\'a0 Best wishes to you.", | "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.\
... | "Absolutely not.\'a0 I strongly recommending working on one issue/need at a time.\'a0 In therapy you will set smart goals and objectives that will help you reach your goals.\'a0 I see you as a survivor and not a victim.\'a0 Best wishes to you.", | "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.\
... | "Absolutely not.\'a0 I strongly recommending working on one issue/need at a time.\'a0 In therapy you will set smart goals and objectives that will help you reach your goals.\'a0 I see you as a survivor and not a victim.\'a0 Best wishes to you.", | "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.\
... | "Absolutely not.\'a0 I strongly recommending working on one issue/need at a time.\'a0 In therapy you will set smart goals and objectives that will help you reach your goals.\'a0 I see you as a survivor and not a victim.\'a0 Best wishes to you.", | "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.\
... | "Absolutely not.\'a0 I strongly recommending working on one issue/need at a time.\'a0 In therapy you will set smart goals and objectives that will help you reach your goals.\'a0 I see you as a survivor and not a victim.\'a0 Best wishes to you.", | "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.\
... | "Absolutely not.\'a0 I strongly recommending working on one issue/need at a time.\'a0 In therapy you will set smart goals and objectives that will help you reach your goals.\'a0 I see you as a survivor and not a victim.\'a0 Best wishes to you.", | "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.\
... | "Absolutely not.\'a0 I strongly recommending working on one issue/need at a time.\'a0 In therapy you will set smart goals and objectives that will help you reach your goals.\'a0 I see you as a survivor and not a victim.\'a0 Best wishes to you.", | "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.\
... | "Absolutely not.\'a0 I strongly recommending working on one issue/need at a time.\'a0 In therapy you will set smart goals and objectives that will help you reach your goals.\'a0 I see you as a survivor and not a victim.\'a0 Best wishes to you.", | "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.\
... | "Absolutely not.\'a0 I strongly recommending working on one issue/need at a time.\'a0 In therapy you will set smart goals and objectives that will help you reach your goals.\'a0 I see you as a survivor and not a victim.\'a0 Best wishes to you.", | "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.\
... | "Let me start by saying there are never too many concerns that you can bring into counselling. In fact, most people who come to see me for counselling have more than one issue they would like to work on in psychotherapy and most times these are all interconnected. In counselling, we work together, collaboratively, to f... | "Absolutely not.\'a0 I strongly recommending working on one issue/need at a time.\'a0 In therapy you will set smart goals and objectives that will help you reach your goals.\'a0 I see you as a survivor and not a victim.\'a0 Best wishes to 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.\
... | "It is never too late to get help and begin making significant changes and improvements in your life. \'a0The right time is when you feel ready and open to change. \'a0Sometimes when we have a history of trauma, like sexual abuse, the impact of that trauma can affect many areas of our lives as adults. \'a0Working with ... | "Absolutely not.\'a0 I strongly recommending working on one issue/need at a time.\'a0 In therapy you will set smart goals and objectives that will help you reach your goals.\'a0 I see you as a survivor and not a victim.\'a0 Best wishes to 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.\
... | "Absolutely not.\'a0 I strongly recommending working on one issue/need at a time.\'a0 In therapy you will set smart goals and objectives that will help you reach your goals.\'a0 I see you as a survivor and not a victim.\'a0 Best wishes to you.", | "You have been through so much and it sounds like you have a lot of things that have complied over the years. Regardless of the struggles you have been through, you do not have too many issues for counseling. Many times when someone starts out their counseling and healing journey, there are multiple things they would l... |
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.\
... | "Absolutely not.\'a0 I strongly recommending working on one issue/need at a time.\'a0 In therapy you will set smart goals and objectives that will help you reach your goals.\'a0 I see you as a survivor and not a victim.\'a0 Best wishes to you.", | "Absolutely not.\'a0 I strongly recommending working on one issue/need at a time.\'a0 In therapy you will set smart goals and objectives that will help you reach your goals.\'a0 I see you as a survivor and not a victim.\'a0 Best wishes to 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.\
... | "Absolutely not! \'a0In fact, most people have many issues, \'a0A lot lot of the issues you are describing commonly go hand in hand ( in ""therapy speak"" we call it co-morbid conditions)I would venture that most of the feelings you are struggling with stem from your early trauma. \'a0You would benifit tremendously fro... | "Absolutely not.\'a0 I strongly recommending working on one issue/need at a time.\'a0 In therapy you will set smart goals and objectives that will help you reach your goals.\'a0 I see you as a survivor and not a victim.\'a0 Best wishes to 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.\
... | "This is a great question! I personally don't believe that any client could ever have too many issues for counseling. In fact, that type of thinking may be stopping you from seeking counseling, so it may be hindering you from getting the help you need. In fact, all of what you described points to the importance of you ... | "Absolutely not.\'a0 I strongly recommending working on one issue/need at a time.\'a0 In therapy you will set smart goals and objectives that will help you reach your goals.\'a0 I see you as a survivor and not a victim.\'a0 Best wishes to 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.\
... | "Absolutely not.\'a0 I strongly recommending working on one issue/need at a time.\'a0 In therapy you will set smart goals and objectives that will help you reach your goals.\'a0 I see you as a survivor and not a victim.\'a0 Best wishes to you.", | "Hi! Many people begin their therapeutic journey with histories just like yours and experience transformative shifts in their quality of life. \'a0I hope you are able to find a counselor you feel comfortable working with and do the work if you feel called. Best of luck on your journey!", |
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.\
... | "Absolutely not.\'a0 I strongly recommending working on one issue/need at a time.\'a0 In therapy you will set smart goals and objectives that will help you reach your goals.\'a0 I see you as a survivor and not a victim.\'a0 Best wishes to you.", | "Absolutely not. It sounds like you have significant trauma and it will continue to impact your depression until it is dealt with. Everybody has issues, though some more traumatic than others yet it is best to just start somewhere. I would encourage you to begin counseling and work through some of your history at your ... |
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.\
... | "Absolutely not.\'a0 I strongly recommending working on one issue/need at a time.\'a0 In therapy you will set smart goals and objectives that will help you reach your goals.\'a0 I see you as a survivor and not a victim.\'a0 Best wishes to you.", | "Most clients have many issues that need working out. It is normal to have many events in our lives that trouble us and remain with us without counseling help. The right type of counsellor will help you focus on the main and most troubling issue you have first and work your way through all that you are managing step by... |
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.\
... | "Absolutely not.\'a0 I strongly recommending working on one issue/need at a time.\'a0 In therapy you will set smart goals and objectives that will help you reach your goals.\'a0 I see you as a survivor and not a victim.\'a0 Best wishes to you.", | "Just go! You start with the most prevalent issue by talking with your therapist. Healing one issue can have a ripple effect and heal other issues as well.", |
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.\
... | "Absolutely not.\'a0 I strongly recommending working on one issue/need at a time.\'a0 In therapy you will set smart goals and objectives that will help you reach your goals.\'a0 I see you as a survivor and not a victim.\'a0 Best wishes to you.", | "There is no such thing as too many issues for counseling. Many issues are often interrelated and can all be worked on with some time and patience.", |
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.\
... | "Absolutely not.\'a0 I strongly recommending working on one issue/need at a time.\'a0 In therapy you will set smart goals and objectives that will help you reach your goals.\'a0 I see you as a survivor and not a victim.\'a0 Best wishes to you.", | "Hi, people who have only a few issues and people who have several issues are perfect for therapy. There is no such thing as having too many problems for therapy. Therapy is great because it will help you process all that you are going through, heal from past and present pain, and gain clarity.", |
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.\
... | "Absolutely not.\'a0 I strongly recommending working on one issue/need at a time.\'a0 In therapy you will set smart goals and objectives that will help you reach your goals.\'a0 I see you as a survivor and not a victim.\'a0 Best wishes to you.", | "Yeah, you might :)At least, it certainly feels like that, I bet...Not to mention that most counselors out there might generally feel overwhelmed with a ""case"" with so many problems.\'a0 And, so, you will slog along week-to-week with gradual improvements occurring as she slowly does her best to chip away...The real i... |
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.\
... | "Absolutely not.\'a0 I strongly recommending working on one issue/need at a time.\'a0 In therapy you will set smart goals and objectives that will help you reach your goals.\'a0 I see you as a survivor and not a victim.\'a0 Best wishes to you.", | "It could be said that you might be the perfect candidate for counseling! No one is beyond hope, and someone brave enough to be honest regarding their struggles, with the intention of reaching out for help is certainly a person a qualified counselor would be happy to assist. You may want to do some research on therapis... |
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.\
... | "Absolutely not.\'a0 I strongly recommending working on one issue/need at a time.\'a0 In therapy you will set smart goals and objectives that will help you reach your goals.\'a0 I see you as a survivor and not a victim.\'a0 Best wishes to you.", | "No, there are never too many issues to address in counseling.\'a0 Therapy would begin by prioritizing what you feel needs to be addressed first.\'a0 As one area improves, such as processing history of abuse you are likely to see improvement in other areas of your life...like sleeping better.", |
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.\
... | "Absolutely not.\'a0 I strongly recommending working on one issue/need at a time.\'a0 In therapy you will set smart goals and objectives that will help you reach your goals.\'a0 I see you as a survivor and not a victim.\'a0 Best wishes to you.", | "Firstly, I would like to say how amazing that you have been able to live through breast cancer, sexual abuse as well as your depression and anxiety. You are stronger than you may believe at this moment for being able to continue to grow and live through these experiences. Take a moment to acknowledge your strength and... |
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.\
... | "Absolutely not.\'a0 I strongly recommending working on one issue/need at a time.\'a0 In therapy you will set smart goals and objectives that will help you reach your goals.\'a0 I see you as a survivor and not a victim.\'a0 Best wishes to you.", | "Absolutely not! It is never too much. The most important thing is that you are reaching out to get help. \'a0Therapy helps you to develop healthier coping strategies and that can help reduce the anxiety and depression as well as improve your sleep. This can all be done at a pace that is best for you. Your therapist ca... |
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.\
... | "Absolutely not.\'a0 I strongly recommending working on one issue/need at a time.\'a0 In therapy you will set smart goals and objectives that will help you reach your goals.\'a0 I see you as a survivor and not a victim.\'a0 Best wishes to you.", | "No, it is natural for us to have a number of issues going on if we don't address the concerns we have in our lives. Seeking counseling can assist you in working on these issues individually as well as ways in which they intersect and impact each other.", |
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.\
... | "Absolutely not.\'a0 I strongly recommending working on one issue/need at a time.\'a0 In therapy you will set smart goals and objectives that will help you reach your goals.\'a0 I see you as a survivor and not a victim.\'a0 Best wishes to you.", | "The most direct answer is no. I would venture to guess that several of the things you are feeling (symptoms) are connected. I would recommend a trauma counselor. You have several strengths (resources) that you are able to pull from and I would encourage you to focus on them as you deal with the issues you have placed ... |
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.\
... | "Absolutely not.\'a0 I strongly recommending working on one issue/need at a time.\'a0 In therapy you will set smart goals and objectives that will help you reach your goals.\'a0 I see you as a survivor and not a victim.\'a0 Best wishes to you.", | "It's not really a question of whether you have too many issues for counseling but more what would you like to work on in counseling? You control the direction of sessions and depending on how you're feeling in a particular day can predict what direction that session takes. If you want to work on all the issues you've ... |
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.\
... | "Absolutely not.\'a0 I strongly recommending working on one issue/need at a time.\'a0 In therapy you will set smart goals and objectives that will help you reach your goals.\'a0 I see you as a survivor and not a victim.\'a0 Best wishes to you.", | "A person never has ""too many"" issues to address in counseling. Participating in counseling with a licensed professional offers a safe place and therapeutic relationship where healing can occur.\'a0A trained therapist can help a person unpack and process past and/or current wounds (or events) which may\'a0 negatively... |
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.\
... | "Absolutely not.\'a0 I strongly recommending working on one issue/need at a time.\'a0 In therapy you will set smart goals and objectives that will help you reach your goals.\'a0 I see you as a survivor and not a victim.\'a0 Best wishes to you.", | "There is no such things as ""too\'a0 many issues"". Many of the issues cited here are connected. For example, in this case working on the sexual abuse will possibly address the depression, the anxiety, the self esteem. There may be some grief to process around the impact of the cancer. Our body, mind and spirit are pa... |
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.\
... | "Absolutely not.\'a0 I strongly recommending working on one issue/need at a time.\'a0 In therapy you will set smart goals and objectives that will help you reach your goals.\'a0 I see you as a survivor and not a victim.\'a0 Best wishes to you.", | "Of course not. Counseling is a process, whereby you and your therapist will help you create goals- starting with issues that are most pressing and interfering with your daily functioning. When anxiety and daily stress is more manageable then you and your therapist can examine more deep rooted or more chronic 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.\
... | "Absolutely not.\'a0 I strongly recommending working on one issue/need at a time.\'a0 In therapy you will set smart goals and objectives that will help you reach your goals.\'a0 I see you as a survivor and not a victim.\'a0 Best wishes to you.", | "You definitely don't have too many issues for counseling. In fact, counseling can help you understand how most of these things can be related to one another. For example, insomnia, depression, low self-esteem and anxiety are very common to experience after a traumatic event or events. Once you begin to work through pr... |
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.\
... | "Absolutely not.\'a0 I strongly recommending working on one issue/need at a time.\'a0 In therapy you will set smart goals and objectives that will help you reach your goals.\'a0 I see you as a survivor and not a victim.\'a0 Best wishes to you.", | "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 ... |
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.\
... | "Absolutely not.\'a0 I strongly recommending working on one issue/need at a time.\'a0 In therapy you will set smart goals and objectives that will help you reach your goals.\'a0 I see you as a survivor and not a victim.\'a0 Best wishes to you.", | "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.\
... | "Absolutely not.\'a0 I strongly recommending working on one issue/need at a time.\'a0 In therapy you will set smart goals and objectives that will help you reach your goals.\'a0 I see you as a survivor and not a victim.\'a0 Best wishes to you.", | "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.\
... | "Absolutely not.\'a0 I strongly recommending working on one issue/need at a time.\'a0 In therapy you will set smart goals and objectives that will help you reach your goals.\'a0 I see you as a survivor and not a victim.\'a0 Best wishes to you.", | "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... |
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.\
... | "Absolutely not.\'a0 I strongly recommending working on one issue/need at a time.\'a0 In therapy you will set smart goals and objectives that will help you reach your goals.\'a0 I see you as a survivor and not a victim.\'a0 Best wishes to you.", | "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.\
... | "Absolutely not.\'a0 I strongly recommending working on one issue/need at a time.\'a0 In therapy you will set smart goals and objectives that will help you reach your goals.\'a0 I see you as a survivor and not a victim.\'a0 Best wishes to you.", | "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.\
... | "Absolutely not.\'a0 I strongly recommending working on one issue/need at a time.\'a0 In therapy you will set smart goals and objectives that will help you reach your goals.\'a0 I see you as a survivor and not a victim.\'a0 Best wishes to you.", | "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.\
... | "Absolutely not.\'a0 I strongly recommending working on one issue/need at a time.\'a0 In therapy you will set smart goals and objectives that will help you reach your goals.\'a0 I see you as a survivor and not a victim.\'a0 Best wishes to you.", | "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.\
... | "Absolutely not.\'a0 I strongly recommending working on one issue/need at a time.\'a0 In therapy you will set smart goals and objectives that will help you reach your goals.\'a0 I see you as a survivor and not a victim.\'a0 Best wishes to you.", | "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.\
... | "Absolutely not.\'a0 I strongly recommending working on one issue/need at a time.\'a0 In therapy you will set smart goals and objectives that will help you reach your goals.\'a0 I see you as a survivor and not a victim.\'a0 Best wishes to you.", | "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.\
... | "Absolutely not.\'a0 I strongly recommending working on one issue/need at a time.\'a0 In therapy you will set smart goals and objectives that will help you reach your goals.\'a0 I see you as a survivor and not a victim.\'a0 Best wishes to you.", | "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.\
... | "Absolutely not.\'a0 I strongly recommending working on one issue/need at a time.\'a0 In therapy you will set smart goals and objectives that will help you reach your goals.\'a0 I see you as a survivor and not a victim.\'a0 Best wishes to you.", | "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.\
... | "Absolutely not.\'a0 I strongly recommending working on one issue/need at a time.\'a0 In therapy you will set smart goals and objectives that will help you reach your goals.\'a0 I see you as a survivor and not a victim.\'a0 Best wishes to you.", | "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.\
... | "Absolutely not.\'a0 I strongly recommending working on one issue/need at a time.\'a0 In therapy you will set smart goals and objectives that will help you reach your goals.\'a0 I see you as a survivor and not a victim.\'a0 Best wishes to you.", | "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.\
... | "Absolutely not.\'a0 I strongly recommending working on one issue/need at a time.\'a0 In therapy you will set smart goals and objectives that will help you reach your goals.\'a0 I see you as a survivor and not a victim.\'a0 Best wishes to you.", | "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.\
... | "Absolutely not.\'a0 I strongly recommending working on one issue/need at a time.\'a0 In therapy you will set smart goals and objectives that will help you reach your goals.\'a0 I see you as a survivor and not a victim.\'a0 Best wishes to you.", | "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.\
... | "Absolutely not.\'a0 I strongly recommending working on one issue/need at a time.\'a0 In therapy you will set smart goals and objectives that will help you reach your goals.\'a0 I see you as a survivor and not a victim.\'a0 Best wishes to you.", | "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.\
... | "Absolutely not.\'a0 I strongly recommending working on one issue/need at a time.\'a0 In therapy you will set smart goals and objectives that will help you reach your goals.\'a0 I see you as a survivor and not a victim.\'a0 Best wishes to you.", | "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.\
... | "Absolutely not.\'a0 I strongly recommending working on one issue/need at a time.\'a0 In therapy you will set smart goals and objectives that will help you reach your goals.\'a0 I see you as a survivor and not a victim.\'a0 Best wishes to you.", | "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... |
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