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[–] [email protected] 38 points 1 week ago (2 children)

Call up a therapist. That's my recommendation. I don't know why there is any stigma around it.

[–] [email protected] 11 points 1 week ago (1 children)

I don’t know why there is any stigma around it

The most common reason people don't get therapy is probably that it's expensive.

Well, that and there's many reasons why it isn't something most people can just "give it a shot" (transportation, waiting lists and time slots, and paperwork/other hassle for the appointment itself)

That was off the top of my head, but here's a chart:

[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 week ago

Some things to note:

  • Check your benefits package. You might get allotment for this

  • Some places do virtual online appointments