When to seek psychological support?
Common difficulties, how they affect daily life, and when it may help to seek support.
If you are in an emergency
If there is a risk that you may harm yourself or someone else, do not wait — ask for help now:
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This text is a draft and will be finalised once approved by Musa Sarıcı.
[DRAFT] Everyone struggles at times; sadness, anxiety and anger are a natural part of life. You don't have to wait until things feel “bad enough” to seek support. If you notice that something has been wearing you down for a while or making daily life harder, talking to a professional can help.
Common difficulties
- Long-lasting sadness, lack of motivation or a sense of emptiness
- Intense anxiety, constant worry or sudden panic
- Noticeable changes in sleep, appetite or energy
- Anger that feels hard to manage, or arguments that keep repeating
- Difficulty recovering after a loss, a separation, a move or another major change
- Trouble concentrating at school or work
- Recurring problems in relationships
How it can affect daily life
Struggling is not always obvious. Pulling away from things you enjoy, avoiding people, a drop in school or work performance, or physical complaints such as frequent headaches or stomach aches can also be signs.
When might you consider seeking support?
- The difficulty has lasted several weeks and is not easing
- Your school, work, family life or friendships are affected
- The things you have tried on your own are not enough
- People close to you say they are worried about you
- You simply need someone who will listen without judging
For children and young people
In children and young people, struggling may show up as withdrawal, not wanting to go to school, sudden outbursts of anger, changes in sleep or pulling away from friends. Being there for them, listening, and looking for support together when needed all matter.
The first step
Seeking support is not a weakness; it is a way of taking care of yourself. In a first session we talk about what you are going through and decide together whether this is the right path for you.
If you would like to talk
You don't need a definite reason to talk about what you are going through. You can start with a first session.