If you're worried your struggles aren't serious enough to bother a therapist, you're not alone. This page explains why that doubt is common, what therapists actually expect, and how to prepare for your first session.
That is a very common worry, and it stops a lot of people from getting the help they actually need. The short answer is: you are not overreacting, and you will not be wasting anyone's time. Therapists are trained to work with exactly this kind of doubt, and they do not have a "minimum problem size" rule. If something is bothering you enough to think about therapy, that is the only qualification you need.
You do not need to prepare a speech or a list of traumas. Most therapists will start with a simple question like "What brings you here today?" and you can answer with exactly what you just wrote: "I keep thinking I'm overreacting and I don't know if my problem is big enough." That is a perfectly fine place to start. They are used to people feeling unsure, and they will guide the conversation. You can also say, "I'm not sure what to say, but I've been feeling this way for a while." That is enough.
If you answered yes to even one of these, your problem is big enough. Many people wait until they are in a crisis before they seek help, but therapy works best when you come earlier, when the worry is still manageable. You are doing the right thing by considering it now.
Do one thing: call or message a therapist and just ask for a first appointment. You do not have to commit to anything beyond that one session. Tell yourself you are just going to "check it out" and see how it feels. You can decide afterward whether to continue. That takes the pressure off needing to have a "real" problem before you walk in.
You are not wasting anyone's time. You are giving yourself a chance to feel better, and that is never a small thing.
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