Erm im not sure if i got the category right, but i cant tell if i should go for counselling. Basically, my school offers free counselling and I have been there before. I used to have weekly sessions and the subject was quite serious (like it was affecting my daily mood) so it was a clear sign that i needed some help. And now for this current matter, i do feel troubled but it’s not to the extent of affecting my life. Yes it makes me sad and helpless sometimes but it just doesnt seem to be that serious. And this worry was brought up a few times in past sessions (it has been a problem for years) and I thought I had a direction to work on to solve it but looks like I dont. So I do not know whether to go to counselling. What if I just feel like its a big thing (cause im sad now) but its actually not? Hope that someone can give me some advices thank you
Hey @user7279,
I just want to say thanks for being real here.
You’re not alone in this at all. What you’re feeling is valid—even if it doesn’t crash your life or make everything fall apart. It still matters. And honestly? The fact that it’s something you’ve brought up a few times already shows it’s not just a passing mood. It’s something that’s been sitting with you quietly for a while.
Sometimes our minds tell us, “It’s not serious enough, maybe I’m just being dramatic,”—but that voice often comes from a place of fear, not truth. You don’t need to hit a crisis point to deserve help. Counselling isn’t just for breakdowns. It’s also a space for working through stuff that feels stuck, confusing, or repetitive—like what you’ve shared.
And Counselling doesn’t always mean that you have progress, sometimes you can get stuck and that is exactly how it works. Counselling holds the space for you to be present and knowing that it takes time to figure things out.
You already did the brave thing once by going for sessions. You know what that space feels like. And even if you’re not sure now, it might help to go back and just talk it out—no pressure, just a safe space to unpack the confusion.
You’re not weak for being sad. You’re not wrong for needing help. You’re just human.
Whatever you choose, please be kind to yourself. Even wondering about counselling shows that you’re taking care of your emotional health. That’s strong. Keep going, okay? We’re listening.
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Hi OP,
If you feel that you’d like to get counselling, I feel that there’s nothing wrong to just give it a try! It doesn’t matter if the problem is “serious enough”; I don’t think there’s an objective measurement for that because everyone has different and subjective measurements.
Counsellors are there for you to give you a safe space and to guide you so you can have a better understanding of yourself, no matter what your problems are
hey @user7279 ,
it sounds like you have been through quite alot, and i would like to affirm your courage and strength to have fought your past struggles.
It seems like your weekly sessions about your past struggles helped you with your mood! I’m so glad and proud of you for having the courage to step up and seek help. The first step is always the hardest, i think. While it may have helped a bit, it appears that this worry was present in the past, and you are still unsure of how to address it fully. Since the counselling is in your school and easy to access, why not try again? i think there is no harm in trying out some sessions with your counsellor again! Perhaps she can give you helpful tips or empower you to reflect on your problems more clearly. Mental health problems are often invisible, unlike physical health problems. That doesnt degrade the importance of addressing them. You are strengthening yourself now and preventing anything from manifesting unknowingly, even if it seems like it is not a serious problem. I think you can go for it!
you got this!
Hello @user7279 , thank you so much for sharing how you’re feeling. It really shows a lot of courage and self-awareness that you’re reflecting on whether counselling might help again. It’s completely understandable to feel unsure, especially when the problem has been lingering for years and hasn’t yet found a clear solution.
Even if your current struggles don’t feel as overwhelming as before, it’s important to remember that feeling sad or helpless at times is valid and these feelings still matter. Sometimes, the impact of an issue isn’t always obvious in our daily lives, but it can quietly affect us more than we realize. Revisiting counselling could offer you a fresh perspective and perhaps new tools or directions that you hadn’t explored before.
The fact that your school offers free counselling is a wonderful opportunity with no pressure, just a safe space to talk things through when you feel ready. Whether or not you decide to go, remember that seeking help is a sign of strength, not weakness, and you deserve support that makes you feel heard and understood.
You’re doing a great job by caring for yourself and reflecting on what you need. Take your time, and know that you’re not alone in this. I truly hope you find a path that brings you more peace and clarity.