Should I see a therapist?

Recently, my two best friends did some things that really hurt me. Obviously, I don’t really talk to them anymore, but I’m concerned about the affect of what they did and what’s happening to me. Because I was really close with them, I felt very betrayed and pretty much broken – still do. The event happened mid-November. I’ve since lost my appetite (I dropped nearly 9 pounds in less than a month), I can’t sleep as well or get up in the morning like I used to be able to. There are days when I just feel so awful I can hardly get through the day. I used to be pretty upbeat about things, and I was generally a very happy person. Now I’m wondering if I’m seriously depressed. Should I talk to a therapist?

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Jellyfish Mage

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If you feel that you have some things that you need to say and are looking for support, you should see a counselor or a therapist to talk to them about it. As for being depressed, it may be caused by the feelings that you are holding on to. If you have things that were left unsaid you may regret not saying them at the time. You should try chatting on here for a bit and see how you feel afterwards. You should also find something you enjoy doing. It could be knitting, running, writing, anything that will get your mind away from what happened. Just remember that you can't control other people's actions.

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Maddie

In my experience talking to a counselor, they help you to cope with things and develop habits that keep you out of what I call a "slump". It could help you. Just go into it knowing that you aren't bound to your counselor forever. Find someone who works for you.

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Bumble Bee

As much as anyone should,but I don't believe anyone should.

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WingWongLee

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I think you should see a therapist. Since we don't know what they did that hurt you so much, it's difficult to determine if you are overreacting or if their actions justified your feelings. The best way to find out is to discuss this with someone capable of making an intelligent assessment of their actions and the appropriateness of your response.. hence a counselor or therapist. In general unless their actions were so heinous as to get them 20 plus years in prison.. chances are they aren't worth the grief you are expressing here. Good luck

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Rev Tim

Sometimes just talking to someone outside of the situation helps a lot. Now that can be anyone as long as they are not invested in the situation. Now that usually means a therapist bur again it could be anyone. I hope this helps and I wish you the best

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Oldrin