How many people with endometriosis use Psychotherapy to relieve their symptoms?
36,26% of people with endometriosis have already tried Psychotherapy to relieve endometriosis in our survey.
23,26% of them find that Psychotherapy very helpful.
The following table shows the endometriosis remedy Psychotherapy among people with endometriosis. The scale ranges from 1 (not helpful at all) to 5 (very helpful).
| Rating | Percent | Count |
|---|---|---|
| not helpful at all | 13,13% | 83 |
| hardly helpful | 13,92% | 88 |
| slightly helpful | 27,53% | 174 |
| helpful | 22,15% | 140 |
| very helpful | 23,26% | 147 |
Endometriosis is not only a burden on the body but also on the mind. Chronic pain, an unfulfilled desire to have children, and not least the often long journey to a diagnosis can easily unsettle your mental stability. In addition, the two are inseparably linked. If you are not doing well physically, your mental health will eventually suffer too. In turn, this has a negative impact on your physical symptoms and can even intensify or rekindle them. The vicious cycle begins. Professional help from a therapist is a proven way to take on the psychological comorbidities of your endometriosis. Whether depression, depressed mood, or an anxiety disorder – many people with endometriosis struggle with this.
It is therefore no surprise that some endometriosis centers have in-house psychological staff or collaborate with psychotherapists. Even if it may take some courage, talk to your doctor (whether your family physician or at the endometriosis center) about it and discuss your options. Finding a therapist entirely on your own is not easy, because only a few are recognized by health insurers and sessions with them are covered. As a result, waiting lists are often long. Once you have managed it, however you get there, you will need to find out whether you can build a trusting relationship with your therapist. For exactly this reason, many psychotherapists offer introductory appointments. If it turns out that the chemistry is not right, you should keep looking. Only then can your therapy achieve the desired success. Please do not let these obstacles in psychotherapeutic care discourage you, and seek professional help when you need it. After all, your mental health is at least as important as your physical health.
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