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IT'S OK TO TALK ABOUT HARD THINGS

We’re often taught to talk about the good things.

How was your day?

What are you looking forward to?

What’s going well?

But what happens when things aren’t going well?

Sometimes we convince ourselves that we should be able to handle it. We tell ourselves it’s not *that* bad, someone else has it worse, or we’ll deal with it when things calm down.

So we keep it to ourselves.

We change the subject. We say, “I’m fine.” We keep showing up, taking care of everyone else, and carrying whatever feels too difficult to put into words.

But you are allowed to talk about the hard things.

You don't have to wait until you're in crisis. You don't need to have the right words. You don't have to know exactly what you're feeling or why you're feeling it.

Sometimes you just need a safe place to say:

“I'm not doing as well as I want everyone to think I am.”

Talking about something difficult doesn't make you weak. It doesn't mean you're being dramatic. And it doesn't mean you're creating a problem by acknowledging it.

In fact, putting difficult experiences into words can be the beginning of understanding them.

When we keep everything inside, our thoughts can become louder. Feelings can become heavier. Problems can feel bigger when we believe we have to carry them alone.

Talking gives those experiences somewhere to go.

Maybe it's talking to a trusted friend. Maybe it's talking to a family member. Maybe it's sitting down with a therapist who can help you make sense of what you're carrying without judgment.

You don't have to wait until you have a crisis to deserve support.

You can talk about the thing that's bothering you.

The thing you're embarrassed about.

The thing you haven't told anyone.

The thing you keep saying you're “over,” even though you're not.

The thing you don't understand yet.

You can talk about it.

And you don't have to figure it all out in one conversation. Sometimes healing starts with simply saying the words out loud.

Hard things are easier to carry when you don't have to carry them alone.

CONNECT WITH US

YOU DON'T HAVE TO STRUGGLE ALONE

September is also Suicide Prevention Month.

Talking about suicide doesn't create suicidal thoughts. It creates opportunities for connection.

If someone you care about seems different, withdrawn, overwhelmed, or not quite like themselves, don't be afraid to check in.

You don't need perfect words.

Try:

“I've noticed you've seemed like you're carrying a lot lately. How are you really doing?”

And then listen.

Sometimes being willing to sit with someone in a difficult moment can be more powerful than having the perfect thing to say.

If you or someone you know is in immediate danger or experiencing a mental health crisis, call or text 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.

OUR TEAM - SARAH

Sarah received her Master’s in Social Work from the University of Utah and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She brings compassion, empathy, and warmth into her work, creating a safe space where clients can feel comfortable being themselves.

Sarah works with individuals of all ages, as well as couples and families. She has experience working with LGBTQ+ clients, complex trauma, and a wide range of mental health concerns.

She believes therapy is serious business, but that doesn’t mean you can’t have a little fun along the way. She brings plenty of light into the therapy room, even if her pet tarantula, Teddy, isn’t quite convinced.

MENTAL HEALTH MOMENT - GIVE YOURSELF PERMISSION TO:

Start small
Ask for help
Rest without earning it
Set a boundary
Have difficult conversations
Celebrate progress no one else can see
Begin again

Taking care of your mental health doesn't have to start with a crisis. It can start with noticing that something feels off, reaching out to someone you trust, making time to rest, or deciding that you don't have to keep doing things the same way.

According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), paying attention to your mental health and reaching out for support when symptoms persist or worsen can be an important part of caring for yourself.

You don't have to wait until you're falling apart to take care of yourself. Your mental health deserves attention, support, and care along the way.

Source: National Institute of Mental Health, “Caring for Your Mental Health” and “My Mental Health: Do I Need Help?”

SOCIAL MEDIA HIGHLIGHTS

THERAPY, BUT MAKE IT POP

Therapy can be serious, but it can also be fun.

Our therapists recently had an important question for Pop Rocks:

When are you going to sponsor us? 😂

Until then, we’ll keep bringing the therapy tips, the laughs, and the questionable snack choices.

HAPPENINGS AT HOBBLE CREEK

Hobble Creek Visits OCD Anxiety Centers

Our Hobble Creek team recently had the opportunity to visit OCD Anxiety Centers in Orem and learn more about the specialized care they provide for individuals experiencing OCD and anxiety.

We loved connecting with their team, learning more about their approach, and discovering additional resources available to individuals and families in our community.

We’re grateful for the opportunity to learn, connect, and strengthen mental health care in Utah County!

WE ALL HAVE A STORY TO TELL. YOU DESERVE TO BE HEARD.

Call us today at 435.314.9623 or visit www.hobblecreek.org

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