Do you feel like a burden if you need help from others? Do you keep asking yourself whether you’re too much, too needy, or too hard to support?
In this episode of the Let’s Talk About Mental Health podcast, I’m talking about feeling like a burden when you’re struggling and why that belief can quietly fuel low self worth, self doubt, emotional suppression, hyper independence, trust issues, and the fear of being a burden whenever you need emotional support.
If you’ve ever talked yourself out of asking for help, felt worthless for having needs, or let your inner critic convince you that your emotional pain is a problem for other people, this episode is for you. I explore where that pattern comes from, how shame and emotional vulnerability can mean you start to feel unsafe quickly, and why asking for help does not make you weak, needy, or broken. I also unpack how overcoming self sabotage and healing trauma, as well as building self compassion, can help you stop treating your needs like something you have to apologise for, so you can find healthier and clearer ways to seek mental health support.
👉 Ready to ask for support without shame taking over? Then let’s talk!
💡 TL;DR: If you’re struggling with feeling like a burden, low self worth, or the fear of asking for help, this episode will help you understand why it happens and how to seek support without shame running the show.
Let’s Talk About Mental Health with Jeremy Godwin is all about practical mental health advice for real life; each week I teach you how to improve your mental wellbeing with simple tips that actually work, drawing on my professional expertise as a counsellor as well as my personal experience living with anxiety and depression. Welcome to the conversation!
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⏱️ Chapters/Timestamps:
0:00 Feeling like a burden
0:25 How to stop feeling like a burden
2:24 What it means when your needs feel like too much
6:12 Why needing support can feel unsafe
12:42 How to ask for support without shame taking over
22:09 Final tips for asking for support
📝 Transcript & show notes: https://ltamh.com/?p=20357
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➕ Related episodes:
Being kinder to yourself when you’re struggling (Episode 326): https://ltamh.com/?p=19801
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Hi! I’m Jeremy Godwin, writer and counsellor plus the host of the Let’s Talk About Mental Health podcast, your weekly dose of practical advice for better mental health. I share straightforward tips to help you protect your peace and cultivate better mental health, with new episodes every Sunday.
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