When it comes to mental health, the need to see a doctor is very obvious for some. But for most of us, we just assume feeling down, struggling with a bout of insomnia or simply wanting to run away from it all is just part of life. Even when stressed, we somehow know that it will pass eventually. In these cases, the thought of calling our doctor seems unnecessary and not worth the bother.

Others feel that when it comes to mental health, we should be able to “handle it” on our own. Unfortunately, the stigma still exists that admitting to a mental health problem is a form of weakness. Nothing can be farther from the truth.

Read the following statements and see if they apply to your life and how you’re feeling. If you see yourself in a few statements, it could be time to speak to your doctor. You can trust your doctor to listen to your concerns and make recommendations to get you on track to better mental and emotional health.

And relax about what you think you will be told. Seeing your doctor doesn’t automatically mean you’ll need medication or be referred to a mental health specialist. It just means that you’re taking your complete health into your own hands — which is where it should be.