You do not have to wait until everything falls apart to talk to someone.

You may be handling work, relationships, responsibilities, and everything people expect from you, but privately things may feel less steady.

Struggling does not always look like a crisis.

Have you noticed:

• You have become more irritable, withdrawn, distracted, or exhausted.

• You have difficulty explaining what is wrong when someone asks.

• Stress is beginning to affect your relationship.

• You are going through a breakup, career change, job loss, move, or other transition.

• You feel disconnected from your goals or unsure what direction to take.

• Your mind stays focused on work long after the workday ends.

• Small mistakes feel much bigger than they probably are.

• You avoid tasks because you feel overwhelmed or unsure where to start.

• You are constantly thinking about what you should be doing.

• You feel behind, even when you are accomplishing things.

• You know something needs to change, but you have not been able to change it on your own.

There is no single way that men experience stress, anxiety, depression, or major life changes.

Some men know exactly what they want help with. Others simply know that they do not feel like themselves.

There may be times when it is useful to examine thoughts, emotions, past experiences, relationship patterns, or beliefs about yourself. There may also be times when the most useful work involves practicing a specific skill, making a decision, approaching something you have avoided, or taking one manageable next step. That’s how counseling can help.

Counseling can give you a place to slow things down, understand what is happening, and decide how you want to move forward.