Many people fear that being vulnerable in public is a sign of weakness. Even people who are willing to be vulnerable with their family members and closest friends might worry that if they displayed any degree of vulnerability in their professional life, it would be used against them.
Maybe you suspect that you have ADHD. But you’re not sure what really defines ADHD.
Maybe you’ve found yourself questioning where your passions really lie. You might be working at a job that you like but don’t love. Now, you’re wondering if you could find a career that truly aligns with your sense of purpose — if only you knew what that was!
Perhaps you had been looking forward to retirement for years. You saved carefully, evaluated your portfolio to determine your retirement date, and practically counted down the days on your calendar.
Accepting that your child has a disability can come with heavy grief. It’s not always easy for parents to talk about this form of grief.
Living with chronic pain or fatigue can make every day feel challenging. For some people, these issues ebb and flow. Sometimes, you’re able to attend social gatherings, keep up with your responsibilities at work, and practice your hobbies. Other days, your symptoms are so severe that you can barely get out of bed.
Today, millions of men are struggling with their mental health. Perhaps you’ve dealt with anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, or another mental health condition. Yet you’ve never opened up to anyone about it.
Countless people who work in “helping” professions feel like they have been pushed to the brink. Burnout is particularly common among people in the medical field, such as doctors, nurses, therapists, and other healthcare workers.
Perhaps you’ve always struggled to fit in with others, especially in large groups. You can’t figure out why you sometimes feel so different from your friends.
Many people assume that you should only turn to a therapist when things are going poorly. It’s easy to think that therapy is for people who are struggling with mental health conditions or dealing with difficult situations, like grieving the loss of a loved one or recovering from trauma.