@lilbear Said A Mental Case Stigma is what really prevents people from getting the help they need, but if one had heart problems or Diabetes or any other disease they wouldn't think twice about getting it treated, a mental illness is a disease, for a lot of people it is a lack of Seratonin to the brain which is a physical disease, but the Stigma of Psychiatrist or Psychologists and seeing one brings out the worst in people around you unless they educate themselves on the disease, even then a lot of people think, I don't need to talk to anyone professional I can handle it on my own, some can if it is a small fleeting depression or whatever you have, but in the long run it is best to see the right specialist for a special disease. And think about it what does Mental mean? it means of the brain which most people have. Nothing to be ashamed of. The Stats on people seeking the help they need is scary, 10% actually seek professional help and work on it to get better, the other 90% are walking time bombs and are only found out once they've done something tragic. Sad but true. Do what is best and more comfortable for you but know that it is a real disease and should not be ignored and sluffed off as nothing because your scared everything you tell your Therapist is confidential and as for your friends and family, it shouldn't be done or not done because of what THEY think. JMO>
I agree, I think it also depends on how introspective the person is. I know myself very well; I knew that when I started having nightmares and blowing up at people and crying all the time that I had a problem. It lasted for over a year; I did go to some marriage counseling which helped me deal with some of my bigger problems caused by the stress in my marriage. It's still difficult because I'm not completely over it, but I started writing in my journal every night and making small goals that I could accomplish each month to get myself out of my slump, and it's working very well. So for me, I don't think I really need to see anyone because I am feeling healthy and getting happier by the day! I know for a fact that some people can't do that; mental strength and understanding just happens to be a strong point for me.
Feb 27, 2008 @ 17:35:32
It really hurt tho. 
Arg to them, and 
to you.
