A little over a decade ago a good friend of mine took his own life. It set off a wild train of depression and hurt in me as no early teenager is equipped to deal with that shit. I didn't get any support and suicide was a real option. I'm doing a lot better now, but it's left its scars on me. I'm overall a much better and happier person and I truly like who I am now, but it's also become clearly apparent that I still have plenty to deal with when it comes to interpersonal relationships. So I'm going back to therapy for the first time in years. The first time was a disaster, a combination of bad mental state, bad therapist, and not knowing why I was going. I am hoping this time goes better.
Thank you for your courageous vulnerability about seeking therapy. I know hubski is a fairly progressive place, and we tend to talk about mental health in positive ways around here... but I really wanted to specifically celebrate you talking about it here. Many of us have struggles, understand (academically) the importance of healthy choices to work through things... and still don't seek help or even talk about it (mostly pointing a finger at me). So thank you for being vulnerable. Thank you for reminding me to pause and assess. I see you, and I appreciate you.