Going to therapy or speaking with a mental health professional has become more accessible, and many people now openly embrace the strength in having support. Yet, many of us still hold beliefs about what seeking help means.

A phrase I have noticed more frequently within the therapy room is, “I know it’s silly, but I saw this [TikTok, Instagram post, Substack article] about [mental health condition] and it got me thinking if I might have that too…”

Have you ever caught yourself saying “yes” when you really wanted to say “no”? Putting others first out of guilt or to keep others happy, only to realise you have little time or energy left for yourself or the things that matter to you?