1 in 4 Americans feel they have no one to talk to when they really need it

1 in 4 Americans feel they have no one to talk to when they really need it1 in 4 Americans feel they have no one to talk to when they really need itOne in four Americans believes they have no one to confide in, according to a new survey. Not even their dog, apparently.And when they do share their feelings, they dont feel comfortable being completely honest. The survey of 2,000 people by counseling service BetterHelp, reported by StudyFinds, found that even when people did share their thoughts with a coworker, friend, or romantic partner 70% said they held back their real emotions.Follow Ladders on FlipboardFollow Ladders magazines on Flipboard covering Happiness, Productivity, Job Satisfaction, Neuroscience, and morePeople seem to bedrngnis want to bother others with their problems too much 90% of respondents said they softened their emotions so they didnt overburden a loved one.People in the 18-30 age range were particularly reserved they found it much more difficult than people over 50 did talking about issues like finance, work stress, their parents, or their friends with a partner.One might suggest that a professional therapist is the perfect person to talk to about these things, but 75% of respondents were wary of seeking out help because of the stigma surrounding it. Also, 32% said they didnt have the time, 26% didnt feel their problems were serious enough, 26% were simply embarrassed, and 23% didnt want anyone at all to know about their problems.Therapy doesnt have to be super-intense and scary, says BetterHelps founder and CEO Alon Matas, in a statement. A lot of people think that therapy is all about wading through deep-rooted trauma. While it certainly can be, there is a lot of benefit to consulting with a counselor on a regular basis about daily stressors.And then youll have one more person to confide in.You might also enjoyNew neuroscience reveals 4 rituals that will make you happyStrangers know your social class in the first seven words you say , study finds10 lessons from Benjamin Franklins daily schedule that will double your productivityThe worst mistakes you can make in an interview, according to 12 CEOs10 habits of mentally strong people