and even talking to my mom just wasn't cutting it anymore. My daily problems and worries had a mast into this mountain I didn't think I could get over without help. Even the smallest things felt huge and heavy. Honestly, realizing that I needed therapy and accepting that felt like a huge relief in itself. I wasn't sure where to start, so I talked to my mom and she told me there's a whole registry of therapist online that you can look through. I started by looking for providers who were close to where I live and had availability after school, I narrow wrote it down to two people, and I actually booked appointments with both. Did you know you could do that? You can sample therapists and see which one you vibe with more. There's no rule against booking appointments with multiple people and sticking with the one you like the best. The first person I saw was good, or the second person I saw was really amazing, and I've been seeing her weekly for a year now. At first, I felt a little awkward, but I like to remember that she's there listening to me because it's what she likes to do. But therapy isn't an instant fix, but it's given me this toolbox full of strategies and coping mechanisms to build resilience for the tough moments in my life. It's also given me some insight into how my brain works too, which is really cool. If you feel like things are too heavy to carry on your own therapy can be a really great option.