"As someone who has conducted this research, I still hesitate to reach out for help". Xuan Zhao, PhD, the study's lead author, tells SELF. How to Ask for Help When You Need It, According to Experts | SELF
"Don't be afraid to ask for help when you need it. Asking for help isn't a sign of weakness, it's a sign of strength. It shows you have the courage to admit when you don't know something and to learn something new". - Barack Obama Asking for Help is a Sign of Strength, Not a Sign of Weakness - Laurie A. Watkins (laurieawatkins.com)
"Some people are not good at asking for help because they're so used to being 'the helper'. Throughout their life they've experienced an unbalanced give and take, so their instinct is usually, "I'll figure it out on my own". The self-reliance is all they've ever known". - www.thedepressionproject.com 3 Reasons Why It's So Hard to Ask for Help | Psychology Today
"Once you ask for help and get it, you're like, 'it really wasn't that bad'. Or when you find the right therapist because it is kind of like dating - sometimes you have to find the right therapist who gets you and works with you". - Rob Aronofsky Normalizing Asking For Help: “We’ve Only Got One Chance at This Life, and it’s Definitely Worth Living” - Morning Chalk Up