1. It is helpful to talk about your personal issues to an outside party.

Sometimes the issues we have in our lives can hit too close to home. Even though we intend to help fix our issues by talking to the ones involved, it doesn't always come out that way, and we end up doing more damage than good. Venting is healthy, but venting to someone involved can be taken as criticism. That is why an outside perspective can be so beneficial. Talking to a professional outside of your life allows you to vent about your problems without the risk of hurting anyone's feelings as well as gives you insight on what others are feeling. Along with hearing you, a professional could show you how to effectively solve your problems without hurting others.

2. Therapy leads to stronger communication in your life.

Everyday, we come across vast amounts of problems. Whether they are personal problems that only affect you and those around you, or global problems that affect everyone. Although some problems aren't easily fixable, many problems arise due to lack of communication. Communication is essential when it comes to expressing one's self as well as understanding how others express themselves. Therapy can help strengthen one's communication by learning how to properly express your thoughts or opinions. It can also help people overcome fears of communication like public speaking for instance. I personally battle with the fear of public speaking, but as I continue to attend therapy, my confidence to express myself continues to grow.

3. Therapy makes you feel less lonely.

The year 2020 will go down as the loneliest year in history. As Covid-19 began to rise, the world shut down and people were forced to stay in their homes out of fear. Months passed with no end in sight, and people began to get lonely. There were times when I just couldn't stand being home anymore. I missed my family, friends and my social life. Therapy allowed me to express those feelings of loss. Not only does therapy give you someone to talk to, it also gives you professional advice on how to deal with your loneliness.

4. Therapy greatly reduces your stress and anxiety.

One guaranteed fact about life is that it isn't easy. How difficult life is depends on you and your life, but everyone feels some sort of stress at least once in their lives. Stress isn't always easy to deal with, and pretending it isn't there only makes it worse. Stress can turn into anxiety which often times leads to anxiety attacks, panic attacks, and sometimes complete isolation. Therapy is one of the best ways to handle stress and anxiety. I believe that data will prove that most people who attend therapy have significantly lower stress levels than those who don't.

5. Therapy can help you understand your emotions and reactions.

One of the first things that I remember learning is the law of cause and effect. If a tree falls during a storm, it was most likely caused by the high winds created by the storm. Everything that is affected in this world was caused by something. This principle also works with humanity; although, sometimes the cause isn't as easily identified as the effect. The human mind is delicate and can be easily altered or damaged, and most of the time, we are unaware of it. This eventually can cause unexplained emotions or reactions when provoked. Therapy can effectively identify the causes of these moments and help individuals understand why they feel a certain way.

6. Unknown mental disorders you have can be discovered.

It goes without saying that stable mental health is important. But sometimes getting there is a long and difficult journey, and sometimes we can't figure out why on our own. This can lead to individuals feeling isolated because of their differences. However, therapy could shed light on these differences and classify them as mental disorders. A diagnosis is very important for untreated individuals because it gives a name to their differences and, most importantly, can help create a plan of action to cope with their disorder. If research was done, I can assume that diagnosed individuals feel more at ease with their mental health than those undiagnosed.

7. Treatment/medication can be prescribed for you.

There are lots of questions about the next step after being diagnosed with a mental disorder. Although it can be a sigh of relief to be diagnosed, there is still more work to do that can't be done alone. Working alongside a therapist to create a proper treatment plan for you is essential when dealing with mental disorders. Without proper treatment and/or medication, these disorders can cause serious damages within a person's life and I believe the statistics will prove that. Handling a mental disorder on your own is dangerous, that is why it is necessary to seek professional help.