An Honest Guide to Asking for Help (Even When It’s Hard)

Let’s be honest: asking for help with your mental health can feel… terrifying.

You might worry:

“What if they think I’m broken?”
“What if I don’t know what to say?”
“What if it doesn’t help?”

These fears are so common — and they make perfect sense, especially if you’ve been surviving on your own for a long time. At Wellbeing, we want to normalize this step and walk you through what it can really look like to ask for help — and receive it.

Why It Feels So Hard

Asking for help often activates:

Shame (“I should be able to handle this.”)
Fear of rejection
Past trauma around abandonment or judgment
A deep belief that your needs are a burden

It’s not that you don’t want help — it’s that your nervous system doesn’t know if it’s safe.

What Asking for Help Can Look Like

It doesn’t have to be dramatic. It can sound like:

“I think I need someone to talk to.”
“I’m overwhelmed and don’t know what to do.”
“I need help figuring out what kind of support I need.”

It can be sent in a DM. A text. A form on a website. A quiet mention to someone you trust.

And yes — that counts.

What Happens When You Reach Out to Wellbeing

Here’s what to expect when you book a free call with us:

You pick a time that works for you (no pressure).
You’ll speak with someone warm, nonjudgmental, and experienced.
You can share as much or as little as you’d like.
We’ll help you figure out what kind of care fits best: therapy, ketamine, meds — or just some space to talk it out.

This is a space where you don’t have to “get it right.” You just have to show up.