Asking for Help
Asking for help can be really hard, especially if you feel stressed or confused.
Getting the support you need during tough times can help you get through the situation, give you strategies to deal with the situation and give you some perspective.
Blocks to asking for help
- Thinking a problem will go away by itself
- Being embarrassed or afraid to ask for help
- Thinking you should be able to cope without help
- Thinking no one wants to help or will understand
- Thinking things aren’t bad enough to seek help
- Not knowing where to find help
- Lack of support services nearby
- Thinking you’ll be judged
- Thinking help is too expensive/time consuming