Will People Judge Me for Seeing a Therapist
The Fear of Stigma Are you struggling with the fear of stigma but would like to have the support of a mental health professional to talk to? Here are some things to consider. Should I worry about having a diagnosis? Don’t worry too much about the “specter” of having a diagnosis. It is not a label that defines you. It is not set in stone and doesn’t remain relevant forever. Diagnoses are based on statistics of symptoms of people who have felt similarly to the way you do. A diagnosis is used to help a therapist find evidence-based treatments that … Read more…