<p>I am considering getting counseling but there is a big stigma to it. It would hurt ones self esteem to need counseling.</p>
<p>Nope. I went to therapy until I no longer needed it. It’s NOT something to be ashamed of! If you don’t want to tell people about it, you don’t have to, but if you need it, then take advantage of it!</p>
<p>I wouldn’t necessarily feel ashamed, just a bit hard on myself. I’ve been to therapy before and it was damn helpful. I’ve felt like maybe I ought to see a counselor for some troubles I’ve been having recently but I have too much damn pride to accept the fact that I can’t always solve problems on my own.</p>
<p>I went to therapy for a while. There’s nothing to be ashamed of. There’s really not a stigma attached to it either, except in one’s own mind. And no one needs to know that you’re going either. </p>
<p>It’s very helpful and I encourage you to go.</p>
<p>Nah, you should never feel ashamed. You’re making yourself a better person, which is a great thing. People who might tease you about it or make you feel bad probably have had bad things happen in their life which were never resolved so they vent their emotional anger on you. And besides, no one needs to know you are going ;)</p>
<p>Only brave people ask for help. The cowards hide behind ’ oh all is well’ and ’ i can handle it’ till there comes a point when things spin totally out of control and then requires double the effort and time to get back on track. Also it take lot of guts to say ’ I need help’ and then go get it. </p>
<p>Only educated people know that and others judge because they don"t know any better and so they carry the burden of judging others all the time. If they just took time to educate themselves they would be rid of words like ‘stigma’ and ‘issues’ and be more accepting of others for who they are. </p>
<p>We all carry our baggage in some form or the other and that is what makes us intolerable to others in different situations. If we could just try to understand where each of is coming from life would be much easier. No body is perfect. We all have our ‘buttons’.</p>
<p>So hats off to anybody who accepts a problem and then is willing to do what it takes to figure it out. Everything has a solution.</p>
<p>You shouldn’t feel ashamed about it. Sometimes life throws you stuff that’s really huge, and talking to someone about it and getting advice from them (because that’s what counseling really is) is not only okay, it should be encouraged.</p>
<p>No way.</p>
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<p>It’s your own private business. If people try to judge you just explain that sometimes it’s easier to talk to someone who faces this from more of a professional angle than an emotional “oh I’m always here to be a shoulder to cry on” kind of thing".</p>
<p>No! Going to therapy or counseling is nothing to be ashamed of. In fact, I think it takes a very strong person to ask for help and to admit they are having problems. I saw a therapist for almost two years and I think I benefited greatly from it. Also, therapy is not just for “serious” problems. A lot of people see a therapist so they can vent or improve themselves.</p>
<p>I’d feel exactly as ashamed as I would feel if I went to the doctor for strep throat.</p>
<p>Counseling is such a good idea, i think everyone should go at some point in life. Seriously! Think about it, we are not placed on this planet with an instruction manual. We are all different and have a different set of experiences that shape us. Taking the time to talk to someone that is trained can be a huge help in understanding what motivates us and how to change things that don’t make us happy.</p>
<p>We take our cars to a trained mechanic. You would not try to diagnose your own child if he or she was very sick. So going to a counselor for help is very nearly the same thing. Whatever it is that you need help with, they are going to be the best one to help.</p>
<p>A therapist can help you to put things into perspective. If you are wondering if things that are bothering you, such as your own or another behavior, a therapist can give you an educated and unbiased opinion. They can also give you some ideas and methods that will improve your coping skills.They are trained to help people help themselves, and everyone can use some of that. </p>
<p>If you are embarrassed there is really no reason for you to tell anyone, until you feel better about it. The counselor is not allowed to discuss anything about you or what you say to anyone.</p>
<p>I’ve actually feel like I might need counseling, but I have never actively sought it because I simply don’t have the money to. I would in no way be ashamed though, and I don’t think you should be either. There is nothing wrong with admitting that you need help.</p>
<p>Not at all, i’ve heard that therapy is something everyone should do at some point.</p>
<p>In some areas, you are strange if you don’t have an “analyst” or therapist. It’s the trendy thing to do! If you are feeling badly, and need to talk to someone for advice, then do it. If you are already feeling badly, and then are worried about feeling badly getting help for it, you are basically just running in circles! Talking to someone and seeking assistance when you don’t know how to help yourself is the mature, intelligent thing to do. Others turn to drugs, sex, food, gambling, etc. So, who should feel worse about themselves?</p>
<p>No. In fact, it was very helpful to me in high school for social anxiety and similar issues. Without it I doubt I’d be as happy as I am now.</p>