The Doctor is In
In my life I have been to therapy 6 different times - in every decade of my life (except the 50s but it's early!). I would go back in a heartbeat if I thought I needed it anytime. In the 80s, I knew many people who looked down upon this, as being weak or as an embarrassment. I would never lie about it or keep it a secret. I know many people who would never go to a clinical psychiatrist or psychologist, only a pastor or someone from recovery in a church. I know many people who think they can "work it out on their own" and basically do nothing but stuff the feelings even deeper, making them ever harder to dig out if they heaven forbid could ever get to that low point. I know many people who think it is stupid to turn the mirror around and take a look at yourself for YOUR part in circumstances, for your weaknesses and character flaws for fear they won't like what they see. I also know many people who are career patients who never seem to get better, lie to the do...