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247. do i need therapy, or is this just life?

January 20, 2026 · 17 min

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if you’ve ever wondered if you need therapy, or are just “being dramatic”, this episode is for YOU! in this solo episode, i’m unpacking the two key signs that you should get help for your mental health. 

by the end of this episode, you’ll know how to spot the red flags that your mental health could use some professional care, and why acting sooner rather than later can change your life. 

i talk about:

• what i’ve learned from researching people with depression

• two ways to figure out if you need help for your mental health 

• if your emotions are “normal” or leading you to burnout

• deciding what you can handle on your own with your mental health

• the most obvious sign your mental health is struggling 

• how my journey with suicidal depression changed my opinion on asking for help

• my advice for if you’re currently struggling in silence  

• three questions to ask yourself if you’re wondering whether to get help


free mental health resources:

• crisis text line

• 988 lifeline


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