At first, it can seem overwhelming or impossible to add one more thing to a packed schedule. However, therapy isn’t simply one more thing. As therapy starts to help you clear your mind and learn new coping skills, you may find that you save time.
When your mental health is suffering, it can have a serious impact on your time. For example, mental health issues can sometimes cause difficulties with physical health. You may feel sick and even need to take days off of school or work.
Many mental health conditions make it difficult to concentrate, meaning it takes you longer to complete tasks. Depression and other mood disorders can make it feel difficult to even get out of bed and brush your teeth. When simple tasks zap your energy, you may have time for something like therapy but not feel like you have that time.
Overall, therapy is about 50 minutes per session. Many people have sessions once per week at first, but you can always talk to your therapist about a schedule that works for you. You can also save commute time by booking an online therapy session.