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Would you feel embarassed to visit a psychologist? email this discussion to a friend?

myLot reputation of 93/100. mystery5 (323)   ranked 579 out of 8,419 in health1 year ago

If you ever had to visit a psychologist for a problem, would you feel embarassed about it? Is it taboo in your social circle to be visiting one?

Would you rather try to sort out the problem with the help of your family and friends?

I know a couple who had problems, but didn't even consider taking professional help, because they think that psychologists are only for 'mad' people. I think they are SO wrong, do you?

 
 
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1. myLot reputation of 95/100. kelly3 (4879)   ranked 21 out of 8,419 in health   1 year ago

I see a psychologist twice a week, so no, I'm not embarrassed to visit one!

Kelly

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2. myLot reputation of 99/100. horsesrule (1203)   ranked 598 out of 8,419 in health   1 year ago

I used to think that seeing a psychologist was only for crazy people too. I don't think that anymore though. Over the last ten years, I have seen several psychologists and therapists. I believe that I have become a much better person in all ways. I am not perfect, no, I am not saying anything like that but I feel that I am becoming the person that I was meant to be before all the abuse heaped upon me by my parents and my ex-husband. In fact, I saw my therapist just today. As we talked, he asked me where I wanted to go from here and I knew what he was saying. He thinks that I am ready to "leave the nest" so to speak and not visit him anymore because I am doing so well. It's a scary thought but with the things that he has taught me, I know that I will be ok.

I am not embarrassed to see my therapist. I am grateful that seeing him was an option for me. I think its been the best thing that ever happened to me. Some people do still look at me and think that I am "crazy" but I don't feel crazy and my therapist doesn't think I'm crazy either. And part of the reason that I even needed counseling was because of those people anyway! So I am very much for getting professional help when it's needed.


myLot reputation of 93/100. mystery5 (323)   ranked 579 out of 8,419 in health  1 year ago

I agree with you. But I do think you need to find a good one to begin with. My parents knew one psychologist, and he seemed like a mad guy himself. Fancy going to such a person for advice!

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3. myLot reputation of 95/100. mrsbrian (1679)   ranked 1,220 out of 8,419 in health   1 year ago

I guess some people dont feel it is the thing to do.I dont really believe that someone who dose not know you can come into your life and tell you how to make it all better. I know people who have had professional help and stiil there marriage wasnt saved.
I would not be embarrassed at all i would love to sit and talk with someone maby i could find out why they think just because they have book learning that they can save my marriage.

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4. myLot reputation of 95/100. little_angel (1373)   ranked 233 out of 8,419 in health   1 year ago

If the cost to go to psychologist is not that expensive i will to them if i had a problem.
They know how to make us more comfortable with our problem and they will help us to solve our problem.
If we talk to friend or family maybe they not standing in the middle to help us, they can in one sides of us.
No need to be embarrassed to visit a psychologist, just don't hear what people said about you, you the one who got the problem not them

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5. myLot reputation of 89/100. desertdarlene (5652)   ranked 921 out of 8,419 in health   1 year ago

I have seen a psychologist before and I would not be embarrassed. But, in my opinion, I don't really think a psychologist can really do anything for anyone. I think a psychiatrist can be helpful because a lot of emotional conditions are physical. But, that's just my view. Some people find them very helpful because they provide a neutral view that may be different than their own. It's just never worked in my case and I have found that psychologists are often buried in their own problems.


myLot reputation of 93/100. mystery5 (323)   ranked 579 out of 8,419 in health  1 year ago

That is something I didn't know before, thanks!

 
6. myLot reputation of 91/100. highflyingxangel (6221)   ranked 1,876 out of 8,419 in health   1 year ago

I've been to a psychologist on several occassions and I'll admit, at first, especially when I realized that I really had a huge problem that I needed to work out, I was afraid because I didn't want to admit that I had anything wrong. I wanted to continue being the regular old me, ignoring any problems I had at the time. I don't see why it should be embarassing as everyone has problems that they want a neutral party to listen to me and give me advice.

 
7. myLot reputation of 57/100. Dmitrizhirkov (1018)   ranked 887 out of 8,419 in health   1 year ago

I don“t need to visit him or her. If I need some advice I request it from my friends and my family, not from unknow people

 
8. myLot reputation of 91/100. k1tten (1669)   ranked 2,091 out of 8,419 in health   1 year ago

I know I should have seen a psychologist for some time. I am embarassed to go to one because just like many people, I don't want to admit that I have a problem. I'm not sure if I do or not but I still don't want to go just in case. I wouldn't feel this way if I just went, I know that...


myLot reputation of 93/100. mystery5 (323)   ranked 579 out of 8,419 in health  1 year ago

I agree with you - just go. Make sure you locate a goof psychologist first, but then just go and relax - even if you don't need help with your current problem, psychologists tend to help you improve yourself as a person.
Thanks for stopping by!

 
9. myLot reputation of 99/100. LordGregoroftheSith (367)   ranked 6,269 out of 8,419 in health   1 year ago

Honestly, I am not the type who would in the first place. Maybe, if I had my family all siting around at a table telling me "PLEASE!! For the love of everything righteous and holy left on this earth! Go to the doctor! You eat babies!!" I might then go. Til that day, I try to figure out my problems for myself, and of course, with the help of God.


myLot reputation of 93/100. mystery5 (323)   ranked 579 out of 8,419 in health  1 year ago

That is a really amusing way of putting it, hehehe

 
10. myLot reputation of 80/100. ozzydee70 (319)   ranked 1,532 out of 8,419 in health   1 year ago

i've visited a psychiatrist once when i was really down with my problem and it seem that i cant handle it on my own. was so confused then!! anyway I'm not embarassed about it, but honestly i guess even without psychiatrist we'll able to pick up the pieces of ourself.


myLot reputation of 93/100. mystery5 (323)   ranked 579 out of 8,419 in health  1 year ago

Yes I can totally understand your point of view. I'm glad you chose to go and get help anyway, because when someone chooses to get help, it means they accept that there is a problem, which is the first step towards solving it!

 
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