Transitions

Life transitions, whether they are positive or negative, can significantly impact a person's well-being. These can include events like

attending college
needing to make major life decisions for the first time
leaving home
loss of an important relationship
major health concern or injury
losing a job
getting married
having a child
death of a loved one
empty-nesting
retiring

Identity

Life transitions can challenge a person's sense of identity and well-being. Major life changes often force people to reevaluate who they are and what they value, which can lead to feelings of confusion and diminished self-worth.

Grief

Negative transitions, such as the loss of a job, a role, a relationship, or the life of a loved one can lead to feelings of sadness, grief, and depression. Grieving is a natural response to loss. It can feel disorganizing to not know who you are or how to be for a while.

Stress

A change in life means uncertainty of the new situation. Coping with the unknown, making decisions, and adapting to change can be mentally exhausting and emotionally draining.

Social Isolation

People might withdraw from social activities and relationships in response to this pain. Or they may be leaving relationships and not yet have a new support system to lean on yet.

Getting Help

It's important to recognize that everyone responds to life transitions differently. What might be a manageable change for one person can be incredibly challenging for another.

Counseling in a time of transition can be a deeply meaningful process. It can provide the support you need to figure out who you are and how you want to be now. Your feelings and your confusion are not too much.