Do you always end up frustrated when someone says there’s no basis for your hurt feelings or to snap out of it? Have you reached that point when you feel rejected because people say you shouldn’t feel that way?

If you are suffering from an emotional pain, you need to talk and you need people to listen. If the people around you are naïve about the kind of pain that’s slowly consuming you, they can’t help you manage your pain. At worse, they may even make you feel alienated. While it is good to continue interacting with people, it is best to seek professional help to manage your pain.

People Care but…

Your family and friends genuinely care enough to empathize with you. However, they may not really have what it takes to help you: the capability to understand and guide you through recovery. Talking to people helps, but you need qualified counselors to provide expert advice on hurt management to get you overcome your emotional pain.

Family and friends (with good intentions) may advise you to change your views or your behaviour “so everything will get better.” This advice may seem sound, but are you ready for the change? The advice may even leave you more puzzled not knowing what to change to bring about healing. As soon as you realize this, disengage from the unproductive advice and seek another way to get real help.

Know When to Seek Professional Help

It is normal to feel hurt from time to time, but be careful not to let it overwhelm your thinking. If your hurt has taken control of your life and you’re finding it harder to function and enjoy life like before, consider getting professional help. The first step to have a successful hurt management program is to assess if you exhibit the following signs and symptoms:

• Escapist behavior to ignore or repress hurt
• Loss of concentration in making decisions or remembering things
• Sleep problems that include insomnia (not enough sleep) or hypersomnia (too much sleep)
• High irritability level
• Violent behavior
• Feeling of worthlessness for perceived self-mistakes and faults
• Frequent complaints about body pains
• Ongoing Anger

Finding the Right Therapist

Just as the symptoms and causes of your hurt are different from others’ symptoms and causes, so are the ways to treat it. Professionals are cognizant of this fact. At Carolina Counseling Services – Southern Pines, NC, we develop an individualized treatment program that will be appropriate for your case to guide you bounce back to your old positive self.

It’s easy to find a counselor but not as easy to find the one who is exactly right for you. The good news is that you can trust Carolina Counseling Services – Southern Pines, NC contracted therapists to help you solve the issue or concern that caused you to seek therapy. While education and experience are our key credentials, we also guarantee confidentiality to ensure that you will feel comfortable talking about your feelings.

By seeking help at the earliest symptoms of hurt, you stand to better manage it and move on to a happier future. Call now and allow us to help you!