8 Signs It’s Time to Schedule a Therapist Appointment (2 of 5)

2. Your academic or work performance declines

Struggling to stay focused at work or school? Forgetting things you’d normally know cold? You’re not alone—and it’s not just burnout. When your mind is clouded by anxiety, depression, or emotional overload, even basic tasks feel monumental. I remember sitting at my desk, staring blankly at an email and thinking, Why can’t I do this? I know this stuff. What’s wrong with me? That’s when I realized I need therapy—not someday, but now.

When your productivity plummets and your confidence follows, it’s a huge sign that it’s time to seek therapy. A qualified professional can help you get to the root of the issue and teach you how to manage stress, regulate your emotions, and get back to performing like yourself again. Don’t wait until everything feels like it’s falling apart. Schedule a psychologist appointment. Schedule therapy not just for survival—but for success.

3. You are turning to unhealthy coping mechanisms

When traumatic events become difficult to bear, it is very common to turn to alcohol, drugs, and even food as a temporary escape from the emotional stress. But unhealthy coping mechanisms aren’t limited to putting things into your body; playing video games for hours on end or binge-watching the entire series of Friends can be an issue if you’re using them as a means of avoiding your problems. A therapist can help you find ways to cope in ways that are productive and allow you to confront the issues head on so that you find solutions.