Therapy does not make you weak.
- Rupali Mahajan
- Jun 21, 2020
- 2 min read
"People in therapy, are often in therapy, to deal with the people in the lives who don’t want to go to therapy.“
- Valerie Gangas
There is a lot of stigma & misconceptions when it comes to people who seek the help of therapists. Most people who see therapist are not suicidal, violent, dangerous, or mentally ill. The vast majority of people see therapist because they are looking for help from someone who is ready to listen to their issues in a non judgmental way and can provide guidance.
Today lot of people suffocate inside because they are not able to share their problems with anyone as they fear that they will be labeled as WEAK, WHINY, NEUROTIC or DEPRESSED.
Imagine telling someone who was recently in a car accident that seeing a doctor meant they were too weak to recover from the injuries on their own. Same way it is unacceptable to call someone mentally ill because they use therapy to deal with trauma, anxiety and stress rather than toughing it out.
Asking for help is not a sign of weakness, and therapy is no exception. People who seek therapists are strong, courageous and willing to work on themselves. Therapy is more than a treatment. It is one of the many ways we cope with and understand emotions, change, stress, beliefs and relationships.
It’s time we stop shaming people by calling them as ATTENTION or SYMPATHY SEEKERS as it’s hurtful and stop people from receiving the help they need and enjoying happier lives.
We need to push society towards accepting therapy as a choice that reflects positive characteristics. Hospitals aren’t only for emergency room visits and a therapist’s office doesn’t have to be your mental or emotional fallout shelter. If you feel like your life is great and your mind is healthy, therapy can maintain or improve that.
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