Mental Health

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In one of my prior roles, I am always stressed and exhausted. It has begun to affect my personal relationships and I noticed that I start gaining weight and losing energy and interests in the things that I used to love doing. My husband was telling me to seek help, but I was too much of a chicken and in denial to actually do something about it. I will admit, I have my own prejudices on mental health and seeking help from professionals. I grew up in a family who believes that this topic is taboo, and should not be discussed freely. It took me a while to accept that I needed help, and seeking professional help is nothing to be ashamed of. I used Better Help to seek for a therapist, and fortunately I was matched with someone who lives in a nearby town. We started our sessions right away and scheduled two sessions every month. Then we decided to just do one session a month as I begin to heal. After 14 months, we parted ways and I ended our sessions. I enjoyed my experience with her, and I have learned lots of ways to handle my stress, anxiety and self-doubt in a healthy way. I still have some moments of mental distress, however, I am more equipped to deal with this now after spending time with her. The only downside to this is the fee - it is expensive! Each session costs me about $300+, and as much as I like having her every time I have some mental challenge, big or small, I cannot afford her. From that day on, I never took mental health for granted again. I have become an advocate, and I hope that someday these resources will be more accessible to everyone. I couldn't imagine where I'll be now if I am not able to afford help then.