Why do I keep feeling this way? Understanding unmet emotional needs
Anxiety and depression can affect both mind and body, leaving you feeling exhausted or constantly on edge. Early experiences can shape what we expect from ourselves and others, often outside our awareness. Understanding unmet emotional needs and familiar ways of coping can help us explore what may be contributing to how we feel.
Have you often felt vulnerable, as though something bad is likely to happen? If so, you’re far from alone. But have you ever wondered where that feeling came from?
So many shapes and sizes of reasons that bring people to therapy. People often wonder whether their ‘problems’ justify seeing a therapist. The range of reasons people come for therapy is vast. Most people have a combination of several reasons. Here are some examples:
So many women are suffering with bald patches or see-through hair. It’s a nightmare, literally, to see one’s shiny scalp in the mirror! Is it cosmetic? Yes, but goes so much deeper. Is it loss of identity? Yes. Is it traumatic? Yes. And is it a valid reason for seeking a psychological therapist? Yes.