Medical treatment, whether it’s for an illness, an injury, or a mental condition, can be a tough experience. As you’re going through medical treatment, one way you can help yourself is by seeing a psychologist. In addition to medical therapy, talking to a psychologist is another tool you can use in the battle for your health. Here are a few reasons why seeing a psychologist is worth it.
You Can Voice Your Concerns and Changes
Say you’re on a new psychiatric drug. It can be a big change, and one you should monitor. If you have any questions about your treatment or notice any odd changes in your body, talking to a psychologist may be the solution you need. Sometimes, you may need to decrease or increase the dosage or change your medication. A psychologist can be able to help you in both regards.
They Can Help Accomplish Your Goals
As you medicate yourself, you may wonder what you should do next in your life. A therapist can help you accomplish your goals by working with you to make a plan that is suited to your lifestyle. Say you want to heal from your depression. You can make small goals, such as lifestyle changes that can help improve yourself. A therapist will cheer you on and help you figure out what to fix if you fail. They can give you the motivation to continue and try to succeed.
They Can Heal You
This may sound odd but talking to a therapist is oddly healing. Whenever you get something off your chest, you feel better. Your stress levels may go down, along with your anxiety or depression. This can reduce your physical symptoms and improve your overall health.
This is why many believe that medicine and therapy mix well and should be used in harmony with each other.
They Can Help Find Other Problems
If you are taking medicine for a mental problem, there may be other problems afoot as well. For example, you may have some trauma that you’re still trying to recover from, and don’t realize it. A therapist can bring that trauma to the front of your mind and help you make the steps you need in order to heal from it. Usually, a person has more than just one issue. They have many, and some are in the unconscious.
Help at Any Time
Another reason why therapy is so beneficial is the rise of online therapy. Services such as BetterHelp allow you to talk to a therapist at any place, any time. If you're having an episode or an effect from the medicine, talking to a therapist and voicing your concerns can be calming and help you return to normal. This is especially good if you have an injury that prevents you from seeing a traditional therapist, or if you have a schedule that is unfitting. Being able to seek the help you need at any time is a valuable tool in your rehab.
These are just a few reasons why talking to a therapist is a good idea if you are going through medical treatment. Even if you aren't, talking to one can help you for the same reasons listed above. It can sometimes be hard to figure out what's going on in our minds, and by talking to someone who knows the mind, it can provide you with the clues you need to solve the mystery, or at least find a few puzzle pieces. Talk to a therapist and see if it's right for your situation.
Hi, Dr. Kindo, In India its a kinda shame to visit a psychologists no matter how much the treatment is needed…. if the doctors like you come ahead and go for a large awareness campaigning , our country can deal with the acute mental strees and the disorders due to it in these post-industrial life which many times turn into physical uneasyness later on.