“I’m Too Busy!”

By: Anne Snider, RN, BSN

Nurse Manager, Partial Hospital Program

Many of us have a tendency to put our own needs on hold.  We may think that, “oh, this will pass” or “I just don’t have time to be sick”.  We all face demands, be they with work or school or family.  Unfortunately, left unattended, our difficulties often times mount instead of pass.  But, we all know that we can’t be for others what we would like until we are healthy for ourselves. 

Why Counseling?

Sometimes people come to see me, or they end up at the mental health facility, and wonder why they’re there.   It’s a common problem that people have, and it boils down to one question:
Why counseling?
Or more importantly,
Why would I need counseling?
First, I would like to say that one of the most common statements I hear from people that wonder if they made the right choice is:  “I was worried it looked bad/spoke ill of me if I went to counseling.”

You wonder what it says about you if you see a psychiatrist or counselor, and should friends/family/work find out. You encounter comments and sideways looks that make you question yourself.  It happens, and frankly, people can be insensitive to say the least.
But that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t seek help.