[cpa3485]

I'm not sure what category I fall into, if I fall in any at all. Rather, I think I have a number of issues that by themselves might not huge problems, but cumulatively seem to have some negative effects . I'm not sure I need therapy, but I do feel the desire to talk with someone other than my spouse and family.

My parents were alcoholic and that has left a few scars although they have been deceased for many years. I still think about it sometimes and those experiences when I was young affect my relationships today. Not terrible problems, but recognizable.

I also think I am dealing with possibly a PTSD issue regarding a cardiac arrest and heart attack 2 years ago. There's some possibility if a slight anoxic brain injury because of this as well as a very emotional, at times, recovery from the trauma. Physically I am doing much better. But mentally I sometimes deal with mood swings and slight memory problems. Again, this isn't necessarily debilitating, and I can function well enough, but still have some I occasional problems.

So sometimes I feel like there isn't any one real problem to go see someone about, but still feel the urge to talk with somebody. Okay. So is this weird, or is everybody sort of like this? I'm a real rookie obviously.

[Travelinglady]

People don't have a big, major issue in order to seek therapy. You and your therapist would likely set your goal, and I personally think it would be fine to say, "I need someone to talk to," and go from there.