I have been going to therapy since I am 16 years old. It has been on and fof but I always come back. Have tou ever heard the phrase “I go to therapy because of the people who don’t”? I do not beleive the quote is completely right. Althought there instances in which it is important to receive professional help because of some sort of abuse in a relationship or similar, I also think, every individual should take theraphy at least once in their life.
I grew up with a big tabu about therapy and how it was only for the crazy people who belonged in a mental clinic. This is the reason I never told anyone I was going to therapy, but after a few years, it became more normalized, and I felt free to talk about it. Today many people have normalized it and encourage other. If you are someone who is looing into it but is still ashamed to ask questions and do not where to go I have a few recommendations that can be helpful.
There are many therapists out there, but it is important to find the right onw for you. They can focus on different things and some may be more empathetic towards specific situations than others. I also think is important to lead your discussions rather than waiting for a miracle to happen. You are the main charcter in your entire healing story and that means taking control of sessions, coming up with things to do, etc.
After more than ten years in therpay myself, I can confidently say that therapy has been a life saver in many instances during my life, and that it has helped me heal many emotional wound I developed from when I was a little girl. Everybody is broken in one way or another because nobody is perfect, but therapy can definitely be a game changer for those who are ready to step out and become the best versions of themselves.