No. Stillmonk is a companion for the climb: a day count, a trail, urge support, a Library, Sage and this community. It is not medical care, it does not diagnose anything, and it is not meant to be the only help you have.
What members share here is their own experience, not professional advice.
When to ask for more help
It may be time to talk to a doctor or a qualified therapist if:
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urges feel unmanageable for a long stretch,
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the habit is getting in the way of your work, your sleep or your relationships,
You do not need a reason that big to ask. Asking for more help is not a step backwards. Many climbers take a guide on the hard stretches.
Using both
Stillmonk can sit alongside other support. If you see a therapist, what you notice here, like your hardest hours, can be useful to bring along.
If you are not sure whether it is time, that question is itself a good reason to talk to a doctor or therapist once. You can decide what to do with the answer later.
If you are in danger
If thoughts of harming yourself show up, please reach out now: the crisis line in the app (I feel an urge, then Reach out), your local emergency number, or findahelpline.com to find a line near you.