I have heard many reasons why someone may not be interested in seeking therapy throughout my years of professional practice and in my personal life,. There are many myths, misconceptions and fears about mental health therapy, and many reasons why folks don’t think they need counseling.
The problem with getting help for depression and mental illness is there can be so many obstacles to overcome to get it. It can feel like a losing battle as you try over and over again to seek treatment, and are forced to jump through a bunch of hoops to receive basic care.
Depression sucks. It sucks because the way it affects you can change throughout time and circumstances. It’s a moving target. I recently felt my depression hit me harder than it has in a very long time and it taught me a valuable lesson about self-care.
