I’ve been seeing a therapist lately because I’ve been angry.

I’m an enneagram 9 so I’m very not emotive until I’m exploding. And everything was annoying and getting on my nerves. Nothing was working. The people in my house were scared of me. I didn’t like it and I felt “off”.

This is a hard time for everyone. People are dealing differently. I went to the doctor - it was suggested that I take vitamin D. Additionally there are many vitamins that can affect brain health. Based on my needs I’m taking what works for me, and seeing if it helps.

The doctor and therapist asked me if I was anxious? Not really. I worry about things, but not overly. Am I depressed? No, I don’t feel I am. But I have been feeling irritable, overwhelmed, exhausted, and extremes (either I’m doing nothing, or being very productive)

My kid has ASD and anxiety. This therapist is helping me by giving me helpful suggestions related to my kid. She’s keeping me accountable. She’s giving me perspective, and confirming when I’m on the right path, and helping me see when there are better ways to do things.

Therapy doesn’t have to be a big huge thing where you cry about your childhood. It’s talking to an expert, making a plan, and taking action in real life. You make goals, and work to meet them.

So if you are unhappy, but don’t know where to start. I highly recommend therapy, and think of one goal. More work/life balance in your life? Learning to say no to others? Letting go of anger or control? Learning how to better communicate needs to others?