Therapy

This is a tricky one because therapy can be all over the place. I've had good, bad, and so-so therapists on and off over the past six years. I've come to realize that while a therapist who gets you is incredibly important, it's also noteworthy that therapy only helps you as much as you let it. Yes, I know that sounds cliche. But take it from someone with experience. It didn't start helping me until I let it and actually wanted to get better. Is it still hard? Yes. Do I still have a long road ahead of me? Yes. But right now I have a therapist who actually seems to understand what I'm about and validate my feelings without letting me drown in them. It's really nice. I feel like I could actually make real progress by doing this. If you're on the fence about therapy for whatever reason (believe me, I've experienced plenty of my own), please try it. Talking to a professional really can help, especially if you find the right one for you.