How much of this makes sense?
Oh, the vast majority. I would like to make a small addition here:
There's only one person who can solve the problems in my mind, and that's me.
That's correct, of course! Nevertheless, there are people who can help you. They won't solve your problems, but they will - based on their professional experience - give you small inputs that will help you to find the right solution specifically for yourself. This has nothing to do with pills or psychiatric brainwashing or internet advice, but is more of a counselling support, a coaching. Your own further development with little nudges from neutral, professional outsiders.
I have made use of it. It has shown me other perspectives in my stuck mental carousel. I gave up my (very, very) well-paid job and am (not always - you can't stop thinking...) quite fulfilled...
You are correct (of course). I had some coaching in the past and it helped me a lot... I guess my problem now is that I've had some experience coaching others so I'd always be looking for the reason behind their question, rather than using it to help myself. Madness, I know. So I need to start asking myself the questions... Cognitive Behavioural Therapy 🙂
I feel like I know the answer for myself... I know the destination... but every path is blocked by a screaming individual who won't let me pass.
That's your ego, but not your heart. Listen to the wisdom of your heart that (silently) comes from deep within... 🤗
Close... but I'm referring to my family 🤣