Anxiety is the most common untreated mental health condition and I wouldn’t be surprised if you’ve been suffering in silence! High functioning anxiety may be invisible to others but you may experience overthinking, difficulty slowing down, trouble saying no, fear of failure, procrastinating or over-planning.
Infertility may trigger feelings of hopelessness, perceived failure, difficulty interacting in social environments, grief, loss of control and so many other emotions. Therapy is highly encouraged during treatments like IVF and IUI to decrease the amount of stress associated with this process.
Depression doesn’t always appear as sadness. Symptoms commonly include irritability, inability to focus, insomnia/hypersomnia, inappropriate guilt, and decreased interest in activities. Utilizing behavioral activation techniques is often helpful in creating a healthier balance to manage your symptoms.
Whoever said “love is all you need” left out a few details! Building a healthy relationship requires exploration of values, goals, communication and so much more! Couples Counseling may help you manage conflict and repair challenging areas of your relationship. If what you’re doing isn’t working, try something new!
“You have to meet yourself half way in the healing process”