What do you think about people who seek for phychological consulations?

Absolutley not! I got to a psychiatrist once a month and am on medication for a mental illness as well. There's a minimal chance my friends would ever see me going to my appointment but I've told my freinds anyway. Where I'm located I'm sure there are a few people that would think negatively about going to a mental health specialist but for the most part people here or that I've surrounded myself with are accepting of it. I don't know if it's just the people I surrounded myself with but they and I look at is as a good thing. Getting help is a powerful tool. Much more powerful then not doing anything and living in shame.

Personally suffering from a mental illness myself, I don't perceive any other person from seeking counseling as being odd or abnormal in the very least. I have learned that it makes the person stronger for being able to go through what they may be going through and by holding on they are becoming a stronger person. Some of us although may need outside help, such as a psychologist, a counselor or even some medication to help us cope and be able to function in our everyday lives. I myself, have depression and have had it for two years, I've seen a counselor which has helped me open up and be able to talk about what is bothering me. These are all steps that we take to better ourselves as human beings and as we know life is something that is short and should be enjoyed through it's maximum potential. So if anyone is judging another for a mental or physical problem that they might have is in the wrong and shouldn't be doing so. I hope this helped clarify your question. =)

I am sorry that you have such friends who would look down on you for getting help. It is the same as going to a medical doctor, both are illnesses that need to be cured. My son neede help when he was a teen and we got it and he is a wonderful person now. I am also trained in psychology and know there are wonderful benefits from good mental health.

I see a psychiatrist twice a month and before that I have been in other kinds of treatment (different psychologists). This has been helpful for me and when I hear that my friends are receiving treatment I hope that it will be helpful for them, too. I don't have any negative thoughts about that situation, not at all. When I think about my life there is one thing I regret and that is the fact that I didn't ask for help many years ago. I kept on trying to solve the problems on my own instead of asking for the help that I needed and that was not a good choice. I think psychological consultations are something good and helpful, not something to be ashamed of and not a sign that you are "abnormal".

Actually, I believe that people who are struggling with mental illness are some of the strongest people you can find. I know that when I was hospitalized a couple of years ago, the first thing that I noticed was that no one in there was wearing any masks of "Oh, everything's fine, I'm fine" like people tend to do, even when nothing's fine. I was like you several years ago. I knew I needed help, but I refused to get it because I was afraid of what people would think. Things finally got so bad that I had no choice but to get help, and I haven't regretted the decision. If one of my friends were to begin receiving treatment for mental illness, I would support him or her all the way because that's the best thing that they could do for themselves. Long story short--don't be embarrassed. You know you need help, and you're getting it. If your friends can't accept that, then you need to ask yourself if they're really true friends or not. Happy MyLotting!

i think i also need a consultation. and i'm not afraid to be seen by friends. i admit that i'm emotionally distress and a consultation may greatly help. there is no person who is problem free but problems are of different gravity. just be thankful that you can handle yur problems or your problems are not that big deal.

I think they need help, but not from the blind leading the blind all the best urban

I think it's a shame that there are still people out there that don't understand that sometimes it's a good idea to seek psychological help. Sometimes we just can't overcome our problems by ourselves or with the help of our friends or families. Try not to worry so much about what people might think. You would be surpised how many people seek pscyhological help nowadays. IF more people would be open out it, then people would realize that it is not so uncommon and it is not such a bad thing. Which is better? To suffer in silence and continue to hurt those around you or to get help and get healthy?

I think it is smart for a person to go to see a professional if they are having some issues or not feeling solid. No one has to know. It is none of their business. I would not consider a friend abnormal if he/she went to get a psychological consultation. I might be alittle concerned. I think real friends will see it as a ascertive push to better yourself. Perhaps learn something about who you are and what you might need to improve upon. I think it can only help and if friends have a problem with it they are not very good friends.

I guess I really don't think anything of it since I , myself, go to a Psychiatrist. I think in the beginning I always had a strange feeling when I would go for my appt. but then quickly got over it. I can always tell when I go for an appt. who is a new patient. They seem very uncomfortable and almost embarrassed. After going to my Dr. and receiving the help that I needed, I could care less what anyone thinks. I would have my appt. with him on a street corner if I had to. I have anxiety and it is just like any other illness or medical condition and as long as I have it I will continue to see my Dr.

You would be crazy not to seek counseling if you feel you have a serious problem. Unfortunately there is a stigma against mental disease, which is little different than any other physical disease. I suppose there are those that would not seek medical help for a broken leg, that would be foolish of course, however people are hesitant to seek medical help for a broken brain.

well , it's really something wrong with you or anything else !? everything gonna be fine . you'll be okay . you should turn vivid for the other body . it's will be fine . if you're really good friends . maybe thay care about you . face them and talk with them . maybe there is the basic responsibility for you . you will be awesome . cheer up ~_~

I do not consider those who go to psychological consultants as abnormal. It is not abnormal to try to get a problem solved. Everybody has problems, but there are people who wear a mask; who are clever enough to hide their problems and pose as if their life is free of peoblems. Those who visit the psychological consultant are those who do not wear a mask, those who do not pose as if they are free from problems.

see..mind has many states dat be according to d situation.. i heard about psychology its sceince dats deals with human brain and it fails at human brain.. people who consult psychologist are not necessarily suffering from madness.. its just a case or thing dats disturbing dem.. so dey can b treated as normal human being..

I think they are the smartest people in the world. I have been fighting depression all my life and it wasn't till I went to therapy that I received any help. So what if you are seen. If they are in the same place as you maybe, just maybe they are seeing someone too. Your health is a heck of a lot more important then what people think of you. There is nothing abnormal about wanting to be healthy. I say bravo to you for being smart enough to get help. I promise in a few months you will be very glad you went. I do have to give you a word of warning. If you do not like your therapist don't give up. You may need to go to a few before you find some one you like. Please don't give up.

Yeah,although it is so normal to see a phychological doctor in Western, it is so abnormal in our country, if someone see you in a phychological consulations, they would think you have the mental sickness.So,we havnot the habit to see the doctors if we have the sickness,such as depress or others.

Not at all. Most people need to be evaluated because they may have a lot of underlying isuues that they are not even aware of, that makes them who they are. I was evaluated and I really found out a lot about myself. If you are secure with youreslf, than seeking professional help will only make you a stronger person. I only wish I would have done it sooner.