Guide from erstmalreden.de
Many people wait because they do not know whether their problem is “ill enough”. You do not have to decide that before a first contact.
You do not need to know whether it is depression, anxiety, exhaustion, panic, or something else. Doctors, counseling centers, and psychotherapeutic consultation hours can help assess what may be going on.
It helps to say what has changed: How long has it been like this? What can you no longer manage? How do you sleep? Are you withdrawing? Are there thoughts of harming yourself?
Many people automatically say: It is not that bad. If you tend to do this, write down beforehand: I often play it down, but actually it affects me strongly.
erstmalreden.de offers orientation and wording support. It does not replace counseling, therapy, diagnosis, or emergency help.