Do i need a therapist?
Hello, I've been having some problems and was wondering if this is the right time for professional help. I've never been to a psychologist in my life, always thought i could handle my stress and mental, but now it's just getting overwhelming. Before i tell you my symptoms, I need to let you know that I have IBS and because of flare-ups, i do get very angry sometimes. The symptoms are:
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Getting very angry/irritated even at petty things
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Getting emotionally triggered even by the smallest things sometimes
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Brain fog sometimes so much that i feel like i'm in a dream (this happens most of the times)
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Forgetfulness, although i remember having such a strong memory, that i would memorize things just by looking once
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Thinking about situations a lot even before they happen and always drawing negative or aggressive conclusions and getting myself ready for that
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Anxiety, sometimes so much that i don't even feel safe inside my home
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Never feeling safe anywhere and always in "fight or flight" mode
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Can't decide how to act 'Good" to people because of the overwhelming emotions, they seem like controlling me
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Stress, that never leaves my head
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Negative self talk and hating people for nothing sometimes or just petty things and not being rational
Please suggest based on the above things if i need professional help or not, or am i just overthinking because i do a lot
Posted May 12, 2026, 2:52 PM UTC