Tell us: Why are you here? :)

Ask a Therapist Seeking Help
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Hey everyone! :wave:

I’m really glad to see you here :slight_smile: Today I’d like to touch on the topic of seeking help - and I’ll be asking a lot of questions for reflection today.

We all know that seeking help is important. And I know that we’re all here on this forum for various reasons. Whether you’re looking for advice, support, or just a safe space to talk, being here is already a big step.

Sometimes seeking help or even just being open about what we’re going through can feel tough, but remember—you’re not alone, and this community can be a great place to start. :blush:

So, I’m curious—what brought you here today? What are you really looking for? :slight_smile: Are you looking for guidance, someone to listen, or maybe just a place to process your thoughts? Are you looking for someone to point you to the right direction? Or are you hoping for a solution from this forum? Share with us, what are you really looking for?

I’d love to know—what are you hoping to get out of this space? :slight_smile:

And if you’re willing, share with us - have you found what you were looking for? If yes, how so? If not, how come? :slight_smile:

Feel free to share your thoughts or even just say hello. We’re all in this together, and every story matters. :seedling:

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Hi @cottonsoul, thank you for asking.

I guess sometimes we just feel burned/stressed out in whatever situation we’re in and hope to get advice/opinion here.

To maybe feel not so alone for awhile.
To find hope.
To look for a listening ear.

Sometimes the situation we’re in just limits us from sharing with our families and friends.

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Because I need an outlet.

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Hi @Whispering !

Thanks for sharing :slight_smile: I want you to know that I hear you, and it can be really tough when you’re feeling overwhelmed and like there’s no one to turn to. You’re definitely not alone in this, even though it can feel isolating. Sometimes, sharing with those close to us isn’t always an option, whether it’s because they might not understand or we just don’t want to burden them. It makes sense to seek out a safe space where you can express how you’re feeling and get the support you need :slight_smile:

I’m glad you’ve taken the step to come here in this community and to reach out, and you deserve to be heard and supported in this!

I’m also curious, have you been able to get what you were looking for in your time in this community? :slight_smile: If yes, what did you get from this community? If not, what are some things that are still missing?

I encourage all of us to continue seeking help because it’s such an important step to take in our journey!

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Hi @BBFA !

Thanks for sharing with us, I think it’s great that you recognise you need an outlet. How has been so far for you, reaching out to this community? Have you been able to get the space or outlet that you were looking for?

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I am here because my teacher recommended me to come here.

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@cottonsoul
Hello! Im here because
I want to find a sense that someone actually cares about what I am going through!, and also if they find stuff relatable too.
I also need someone to tell my problems to
And above all is to reassure others who may be going through the same thing that its okay and it is normal, and everyone feels sad once in a while!

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I’m here because I would like to provide a listening ear to others, after what other people have done for me. I’m hoping let’s talk will be able to reach out to more people in need, providing them a safe space to share their thoughts and concerns anonymously. :smiling_face_with_three_hearts:

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