What Holds You Back

At times in all our lives we struggle with emotional turmoil brought about by relationship stress and/or other internal conflicts. As human beings, with our connection to other human beings, it is inherent in our species that tensions, frustrations, and personality conflicts will occur. Some of us have developed coping strategies or have dispositions that allow us to self-manage most of these stressors. But, we all, every one of us, have a point at which our ability to self-manage is overwhelmed by the shear number or intensity of stressors in our lives. It is a those times, hopefully, we reach out to others that can help us through.

Ironic, in a way, our connectedness to others often results in our distress, just as that same connection to others can aid us in relief from those challenges. Knowing what holds you back from seeking that help from others is key to preparing for you to get it. Some of us turn to our church, our family, or our friends for support during trying times. This connecting can effectively provide us with those needs of feeling loved, important, and valued. That can help us get back on track. Sometimes we think a more neutral, non-judgmental, unbiased professional influence is what is best. Either way, it’s the knowing when we need to reach out and what is holding us back that effects the next step of getting help.

If you need a more unbiased, professional input. Contact us. We can help.