Why is there so much stigma about seeing a therapist?

[Kingofkings1992]

It doesn't mean you are weak. It doesn't mean you are crazy. We all have issues, and it's very helpful to have someone to talk them through with.

[Coercion_Is_Trauma]

I think only toddlers can benefit from them because by the time we go to schools it is usually too late for standard therapy to rewire the subconscious. ㅤ

[Chazmatazz269]

It’s only stigmatized for men. Men are supposed to be problem solvers, not problem carriers.
If a man needs help solving his own problems, then he’s weak. If he’s beyond help, then he’s dangerous or broken. There is no space in the society we have created for men who are weak, let alone dangerous or broken. It makes us feel better to just lock those guys up, rather than think they could be walking around with the rest of us normies. Ell oh ell!
Obviously there are men who need help. However, if they are getting help, they usually keep that secret tightly under wraps for good reason. Perceptions have not changed.

[FreyaRed]

It's pointless in many cases. The only reason people go to psychiatrists and psychologists is to get prescription for antidepressants and barbiturates they are addicted to.

[Anonymous]

It’s getting less stigmatized. The standards were high for how crazy you had to be to see one for a long time. Now most people realise you can see one for some not so serious reasons.

[RavVid]

Agree there shouldn't be but talk therapy is better suited to girls.

[exitseven]

even though it is common there is still a big stigma around being crazy.

[loveyouoak]

Because they don't care about mental health. Ignore them.

[DryGermanGuy]

I don’t really think it’s still that way? 🤷‍♂️