Do you find yourself dug in a hole, but don't know whether to ask someone for help??? Is it because your too embarrassed, scared, or you just don't want to? Keep reading.
Edit Steps
- 1Understand your situation. Know why you're distraught or down, and what it is your struggling over. This will help you understand WHY you are in such a deep hole.
- 2Figure out possible people that you could ask for help from. This could be anywhere from your principal, co-workers, or family members. If you see your options, this will help you make the difficult decision.
- 3Find out how it could benefit you and how it could hurt you to ask someone for help. If the negatives overrule the positives, then maybe it 's a figure-it-out-yourself kind of situation. But if you find yourself liking the positives,you can just throw away the negatives.
- 4Figure out how you would ask. This will help you decide whether it's best to ask, because you can play the role of the person answering. Think to yourself, "If someone asked me this question, how would I reply?". This is also probably how most people would reply, so don't be shy!
- 5Make the decision. Remember, however, that talking about a problem will ALWAYS help, but if you feel strongly about not asking anybody, it is always your choice!
Edit Tips
- Think it over! This isn't a decision you will make in one day.
- Jot down ideas. You can jot anything from why you're stressed, who you are mad at, or simply how you feel.
- If you ask someone and they laugh at you, don't feel discouraged! Keep asking the other people you trust: you can learn which friends are TRUE friends
Edit Warnings
- If you don't ask and the problem gets worse, you may want to seriously consider asking someone.
- If your problem is serious or health related, go to a trusted one without hesitation, and then you can consider going to a psychologist or a doctor in your area.
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