Just after some advise as to how to find help?
Am just coming out of a divorce and have had a lot of time to think about things and self reflection. I'm beginning to think that perhaps speaking with someone professional may help me to move forward. Having come through the divorce I have realised that I am very conflict adverse (always knew this but much more evident after everything that has happened). I am a complete people pleaser and much to my detriment as several times I have literally reached emotional burn out from keeping things bottled up as to not upset people. I also have little confidence in all areas of my life. It's like I don't trust anything I do incase it's wrong instead of sometimes just biting the bullet, facing the wrath and moving on with my life. I also have difficulties in actually opening up 100% and expressing how I'm feeling and what I'm thinking.
I believe some of this comes from my childhood where things have happened (abuse) and I was desperate to be in with the crowd throughout school and onwards.
I feel a little stronger in that I can identify these weaknesses in me but doesn't mean I am actually stronger and often despise myself for being this way.
I have no experience of mental health and wouldn't know where to start. What kind of professional would I need to find? How do you find them? How much do they cost roughly?