If your ex came to your mother's house and threatened to take you by force, you may be wondering whether you need professional help. This page explains how trauma can affect you after such an event and when therapy might be beneficial.
That sounds terrifying, and you did exactly the right thing by calling the police. You do not *need* therapy because of what happened — you need safety, and you have already taken the most important step by involving the authorities. Whether you want to talk to someone afterwards is entirely up to you, and there is no shame in doing so.
What you experienced is a threat to your physical safety, and that kind of event can stay with you for a while — even if you feel fine right now. Many people find that a few sessions with a therapist help them process the fear and feel more in control again. It is not about being weak; it is about giving yourself a chance to talk through what happened in a private, non-judgmental space.
You have already handled the hardest part — you protected yourself and involved the authorities. Whether you see a therapist or not, you are not broken, and you do not need to be "fixed." You just went through something genuinely hard, and it is okay to take whatever support helps you feel steady again.
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