Combining Therapy and Medication Management for Maximum Benefit

Taking care of your mental health is JUST as important as taking care of your physical health, though many of us tend to put our mental health care on the backburner. If this sounds familiar to you, it doesn’t have to stay that way. You can start putting your emotional needs first and start addressing what is holding you back.

How Do You Know If Your Mental Health Needs Attention?

It is recommended that you see a physician annually for a check up. What might it be like if we did the same for our mental health? Many of us wait until things become unmanageable to try something different.

If you are experiencing any of the following, it may be time to check in on your mental well being:

  • Sleep difficulties or changes in your sleep habits
  • Appetite changes
  • Sad mood
  • Excessive worry
  • Constantly feeling on edge
  • Feeling overwhelmed
  • Beginning to feel a bit burned out
  • No longer enjoying things you used to enjoy
  • Decreased sex drive
  • Difficulty making decision
  • Struggling to focus

This list is not meant to be exhaustive but to get your wheels turning and asking questions about how well you are functioning in your daily life.

How Can Therapy Help?

Therapy can help to address a wide variety of concerns and symptoms. If you aren’t feeling like your best self, counseling can help you to identify why. When you find a therapist that is right for you things can start to change.

In therapy you can learn valuable skills such as mindfulness, assertiveness, communication, conflict resolution skills and so much more. You can find ways to move forward in your life feeling stronger than ever before.

How Can Medication Management Help?

If you are experiencing intrusive symptoms of depression, anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, Bipolar Disorder, OCD etc you can feel overwhelmed and alone. It’s hard to know where to turn or how to begin to feel better. Psychiatric medications can help to treat these symptoms and allow you to begin to live your life again.

Many mental health conditions have a biological component, meaning that there is an imbalance going on chemically. Medications can effectively treat this imbalance and allow you to begin to feel like yourself again.

Combining Psychiatric Medications and Therapy

Psychiatric medications can make a world of difference when it comes to recovery, however, they often work best when combined with therapy. Medications can address the biological aspects of mental health conditions while counseling helps you to make healthier lifestyle choices and develop skills that allow you to become the best version of yourself.

Carolina Counseling Services in Southern Pines, NC contracts with skilled licensed therapists and psychiatric professionals who care. Together you can develop a comprehensive treatment plan that effectively addresses your unique needs. Providers are in network with most major insurances including Aetna, Aetna State Health Plan, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (Blue Cross NC) and many more. Call now to schedule your first appointment!