06/07/2026
I think I need therapy but I'm not sure my anxiety is bad enough.
Let's talk about this, because so many people sit with this exact thought for years before reaching out.
Here's the truth: there is no minimum requirement for support. You don't need to be in crisis. You don't need your anxiety to be "worse than someone else's." You don't need to have tried everything else first.
If anxiety is taking up mental space, affecting your sleep, your relationships, your ability to enjoy things, that's already enough of a reason.
Therapy isn't just for when things fall apart. It's also for understanding yourself better, building tools before things escalate, and having a space where you don't have to minimise what you're feeling.
You don't need permission to prioritise your mental health. Needing support is not a measure of how "bad" things have gotten. It's simply a sign that you're paying attention to yourself.
If this is something you've been going back and forth on, consider this your gentle nudge.