Collins Counseling Associates

One of the hardest parts about chronic stress is that eventually it stops feeling like stress.

It just starts feeling like your personality.

“I’m just bad at relaxing.”
“I’m just an overthinker.”
“I just like being prepared.”

Constantly feeling tense, alert, or on edge isn't a character trait. It's often a sign your nervous system has been under stress for a very long time.

Survival mode was never supposed to become your baseline.

If that sounds like you, counseling can help.

Men are almost four times more likely to die by intentional self-inflicted harm than women. They're also far less likely to seek mental health treatment.

One reason is that many men were never taught what emotional distress actually looks like outside of a crisis. They're looking for severe sadness or panic, when the signs are often more subtle.

Things like:
-working constantly to avoid slowing down,
-withdrawing from friends and family,
-irritability or anger,
-loss of motivation,
-increased drinking or substance use,
-exhaustion,
-or feeling emotionally disconnected from a life you used to enjoy.

A lot of men wait until things feel unbearable before reaching out for support. Mental health care does not have to be a last resort.

Has Love on the Spectrum sent you down a rabbit hole?

For a lot of people - especially adults - it's the first time autism has ever felt relatable. But what you see on TV is one small slice of a very wide spectrum.

If it’s something you’ve been wondering about, talking to the right person can help you find real answers.

Barbara Leigh specializes in autism screenings and support, and she is accepting new clients in our Fairhope office.
https://www.collinscounseling.org/counselors/

Starting therapy can feel like a big step. Finding the right person makes all the difference.

We're accepting new clients online and in our Fairhope and Mobile offices. Reach out and let's figure out if we're the right fit for you. https://www.collinscounseling.org/contact/