We hear this question a lot. And we understand the concern about using a resource that someone else might "need more". The culture of medicine has taught physicians and APPs to be stoic, self-sufficient, self-sacrificing, and to not ask for help. Therefore, if you are questioning whether or not you might need to be seen, you probably should make an appointment. Come for an intake and talk it through with one of our providers. If you decide you do not need to follow-up, you are not required to do so.

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Unfortunately, in medicine, we also normalize suffering. As a provider, you might be burned out and exhausted, but if you are also surrounded by peers who are burned out and exhausted, the problem goes unnoticed. It might even get normalized. You might fear being seen as "weak" for thinking that it's not normal or okay to feel this way.

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All of our providers will agree that if any of the following statements feel true for you, you are completely justified in taking advantage of our services:

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• I dread coming to work most days.

• I am finding it harder and harder to make it through the day.

• I am emotionally exhausted.

• I have nothing left to give.

• I feel trapped and I don't see a way out.

• I am finding it harder to care like I once did.

• I don't even recognize the person I've become.

• I don't like myself.

• I feel hopeless about the future.

• I wish everyone would just leave me alone.

• My life is a disappointment.

• I am letting everyone down.

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In addition, if you are having any of the following symptoms, consider reaching out to us now:

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• Loss of interest in things that used to bring you joy.

• Feeling sadness most or all of the time.

• Feeling chronically empty or numb.

• Crying much more than usual.

• Being unable to sleep.

• Sleeping much more than usual, especially on days off.

• Feeling constantly tired.

• Wanting to withdraw and isolate yourself from your peers, family, and friends.

• Having thoughts that you wish you were dead, or that you wouldn't wake up tomorrow.

• Using alcohol, cannabis, food, other substances or engaging in unhelpful behaviors to avoid feeling negative emotions.

• Feeling anxious, nervous, and tense much of the time.

• Being more irritable than usual.

• Feeling more angry than usual, or struggling to control your anger.

• Feeling consistently afraid that something awful is going to happen.

• Struggling to think clearly, remember important things, or complete necessary tasks.

• Feeling that other people do not care about you, or that there is no one you can turn to when you need help.

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Please note that this list is not exhaustive. You may be experiencing other thoughts, feelings, or symptoms that are not posted here, and these are just as important. (Please see this list of common presenting concerns for therapy).

 

We welcome every provider who is eligible for our services to reach out to us.