Who else is ashamed to go to a therapist and talk?

[Better_off_here]

i ask this since i myself find it to be shameful to talk to a stranger and to tell them intimate details, i have depression and suicidal thoughts and i know that it is scary to tell someone that stuff among other things that would land me in trouble.
stuff like porn addiction and masturbation and about obsessions that i can not always control
i know that these people hear a lot of stuff and worst yet i know that what i feel is a shame and i am afraid of getting in trouble at times, i am not sure how to get over this fear, i do have trust issues with therapists anyway so it is hard for me any suggestions?

[DonkeyDan]

I've seen a therapist several times, and honestly I find it much easier to speak to a stranger about intimate and embarrassing things, because they aren't judging you like friends or family will.
And once your sessions are over you'll never see that person again, and what you've told them can never affect your life the same way it could if you tell someone you know, as they might judge you for the rest of time.
Obviously if you tell them anything illegal, they have a duty to inform the authorities, of course a friend or family member may do the same too.

[DonkeyDan]

Thanks for the MHO 👍🏻

[Crankor]

I haven't ever seen a therapist but really I would enjoy doing so. It's a form of psychology and to get anothers perspective who has heard and seen so many others perspectives I find very interesting. Ofcourse there are ones that are better than others

[Crankor]

Also me personally, trusting a therapist wouldn't even be a thing I'd consider. I wouldn't need trust to get their views or help

[RobT312]

If I needed a therapist I think I’d go to one... shouldn’t be ashamed, it’s like going to a doctor.
I however get it, Im not very Interested in telling a stranger my problems, I’d rather talk through probs. With my friends and family first

[josephinelcajon]

Not shameful but worthless a good friend is much better

[Anonymous]

They'll mark you down as crazy. That why I don't go.


Get a journal and talk to your friends. Or inernret people.

Also I can self evaluate so that helps