Would you be embarrassed to tell people you had therapy?

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I am a little because people are judgy

Smoke-n-Growls · Accepted Answer

One of my old bosses was very open about her therapy when she learned I was struggling with anxiety.

She's one of the biggest reasons I went to therapy to begin with.

The stigma around mental health is only going to lessen and go away as more and more people are open about therapy and its benefits.

It's a small way for me to pay it forward and me being open about my therapy not only helps my bosses accommodate the little things I need to stay at my most productive, it has also led many of my peers to go to therapy as well.

There's no risk to me in talking openly about my therapy. It has helped me change my life, and I will gladly talk it up to anyone.

We go to a doctor if we're physically sick. And so should we seek out a good therapist for our mental health.

Alyssa11 · Accepted Answer

I’ve had therapy too. I’ve also been on antidepressants. I’m nobody to judge at all.

However, I can say that some people are judgmental and enjoy seeing other people suffer. It’s the sad reality of things. On the other hand, there’s loads of sympathetic, caring people out there too.

Essentially, what I’m saying is you just have to be careful who you tell things to. Especially if you’ve been feeling vulnerable lately, people can bring you down... be careful with what you share and your energy. Protect yourself first.

Ohshee1 · Accepted Answer

One way or another we are all tied together somehow even on answering and asking these questions there's somebody that you will always help if your therapy was a positive experience you should share it and tell them the positives and what you gained out of it. Therapy is like a school it's some place that you go to to learn something and if you learn something and it has made you a better person in life then why not share it you are who you are and if people judge you then they're wrong for doing so even though everybody does it who really cares you are you as long as you know who you are that's all that counts that person might be in your life for one moment are 20 minutes and if they're in your life for more than 2 days we could be your friend for a long time

Lliam · Accepted Answer

I don't know why it would come up. I wouldn't be embarrassed about it, but if you tell someone that you had therapy will ask why. And then you will have to give a whole explanation.
I would be careful who I told because some people might judge you out of ignorance and they might blab or spread rumors. Some people are jerks.

If I wanted to talk about it with someone, I would share with a best friend (s).

I would certainly share that information with my partner because I share important things about my life with her. She would be interested and empathize. She might even have some insight.

MORPHEUS_12 · Answer

The truth is, it's your own person and private medical history and unless you are really close to someone you are by no means obligated to discuss it. I have found people are to willing to be an open book.

Massageman · Answer

My wife and I had couples counseling way back when - now she's a counselor. go figure.

Cherry234 · Answer

Ahhh no I meant to vote b. I wouldn't be embarrassed. I may even need it in the future if my mental health suffers (i. e. anxiety and depression). If they think differently of me (even family members) then the hell with them. But I know there are people in my life who will support me if I tell them about it. I'm an adult and I don't need to tell the non-supporters if I don't want to. It's not their business

DonkeyDan · Answer

It's not like I'd go broadcasting it (the irony of posting this on a public forum 😂) but I've told plenty of people that I've had therapy in the past and I'd have therapy again. It's not something I'm ashamed off at all.

fashionguy17 · Answer

Not at all. I went to therapy recently and I learned a lot about myself. When I tell people I go to therapy, I don't tell them the full story. They don't need to know all that. I just tell them I went to therapy to work on myself, rediscover myself and become a better version of myself and people become impressed by it. Lol.

RasberrySlushPuppy · Answer

well if someone told me they had counselling id be happy because they care about their mental health and how they treat others. So id not feel embarassed. If someone decided to make fun id tell them making fun of someone who cares about themselves tells me a lot about you.

Mofunfour20 · Answer

Its a good thing. It implies you're prepared to be the best version of yourself. If they dont see that then why would you be interested in them. Who wouldn't support mental health? That'd be ridiculous

Pj1981 · Answer

I am pretty open with the fact I see a counselor 3 times a month. I guess I am just open about a lot of my life because I have come to the conclusion people will judge anyway, I'm an adult and don't care if people want to get to know me. The people that do accept me and love me the way that I am are enough for me anyway

jeffryrobertbabb · Answer

I had therapy for many years and told no-one except my immediate family, and even they were judgmental. I have not had therapy and I feel the better for it. If you have therapy, people think that you are mentally ill.

loves2learn · Answer

Nope. I am not. I am big on eliminating the stigma. Mental health, therapy, miscarriages should not be secrets.

Christsdisciple15 · Answer

It’s not the therapy itself that’s embarrassing it’s just that nobody really knows I’m depressed except my family so if I were to disclose I’m in therapy they’d probably ask why.. not that you need a reason but still

MindYourEyes · Answer

Nothing wrong with getting help for yourself and trying to resolve your problems. If anything that’s great 😃

ChrisMaster69 · Answer

I would hazard a guess that once they know me, they will be suggesting I have therapy lol. but not an issue, not an embarrassment

pleasestopthis · Answer

It is okay to have therapy, nowadays a lot of people recognize they need professional help. If it makes you feel better, you don't really need to tell people, it's part of your intimacy and it shouldn't be anyone's business.

madgoat · Answer

There's no reason to tell most people. It's personal. Some people regard it as weakness or stigma but the reality is they are there to help get your stuff in order. You cannot always do this for yourself. Just like cutting your hair.

FriendlyDrugDealer · Answer

Nope, I’ve been in therapy years ago briefly for a few weeks and it was absolutely essential and helpful

Inexpensivefurniture · Answer

I don't care, I'll admit it to anyone. Maybe by being open about it I'll give someone else the courage to seek out the therapy they need

Eva2015 · Answer

Nope it has helped me a lot with healing, getting to know myself and dealing with my OCD. I am actually thinking about going back after the pandemic has calmed down a bit.

bolverk · Answer

Not really, but then 'having therapy' is not something that is done in the UK as an everyday thing.

Quidthonian · Answer

Depends who I talk to.

I had one psychiatrist consultation: I needed prescription-level sleeping tablets. After that night shift "season" ended, I realised that it was my discipline that was at fault.

RaeShirley · Answer

It is nothing to be embarrassed about, be you and own it!😉

Omar5881 · Answer

I dont tell people i am not ashamed of it its just its spark up some comments and i would get angry and then cause trouble and i dont like to cause trouble willingly

exitseven · Answer

I would be because potential employers might find out.

humanearth · Answer

You dont want me to be your head shrink. Im not nice, I dont sugar shit and I can say one sentence that make you all better.

It's all in your head, knock the shit off and get back to work. There your cured. Now give me money

Bklynbadboy12 · Answer

Nope I wouldn't be embarrassed at all this is me like it or not this is me if you can't accept me for who I am then that's your loss

marcusjg714 · Answer

No not me but that is because I am educated in Behavioral Sciences and I know and understand to pros and cons in it. Meaning I know and understand the benefits and how to get them

Wise4myage · Answer

Well, its not something I would tell to many people unless I really trusted them.

gremlinkurst · Answer

Anyone that would judge you is not worth knowing. Do not be embarrassed. Be sad for the idiots that judge, because they will NEVER be happy.

EaterPeter · Answer

There are lot of people who don't understand it at all.

EmbraceThePain · Answer

Not at all. I don’t care.

GoodGuyBreakingBad · Answer

Nope, would not be embarrassed

JosyJosy · Answer

Not at all. I'd be proud even

JennBITx · Answer

Therapy is a neutral place.

LaFerrari · Answer

Nope I wouldn’t be embarrassed, and I’m not (:

es20490446e · Answer

Therapy is just learning emotional skills.

Iron_Man · Answer

That would be embarrassing

eagle1951 · Answer

if they don't like it they can kiss my ass

RawIronhide · Answer

No everyone is waiting for me to get therapy

ThatNoUVAtYourEyes · Answer

Erm, had I had it, yes

stargazeraug1989 · Answer

Why exactly do you even tears?

knightrider2005 · Answer

I dont think it would bother me. If I had therapy.

Rangers · Answer

What people would I tell?

Diya010 · Answer

Yes a little

malwins · Answer

I hate on therapists

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