Seeking therapy can be difficult for various reasons, including time, financial constraints, and the stigma surrounding mental health treatment. However, when you notice that your symptoms are severe and persistent, lasting more than two weeks and causing exhaustion, debilitation, and difficulty functioning in at least two areas of your life, such as work, school, family, or social situations, it’s essential to recognize the need for help. A diagnosis is determined based on an evaluation of the client’s complete clinical presentation, which includes behavioral, cognitive, emotional, and interpersonal symptoms.