Getting help

I think one of the hardest parts about getting help (besides the high cost) is telling my parents I want help. I’m not sure how to approach it. I’m asian. My mom has always said, “western therapy does not work on eastern minds”. I get that, and I don’t want to feel judged or questioned when I say I want help. I also don’t want them to worry about me too much, I think that’s my biggest concern. I don’t want it to be awkward. However aside from these feelings, I know that I need it and I know that it’s what’s best for me. I don’t want to keep this feeling in anymore as I have for years. I’m excited for what this new year has to offer for me.

Username: StoicGuyStoicGuy

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: 50w ago

Just ask yourself what is best for yourself. Your parents feelings come second, and I'm sure they love you and would want what's best for you even if it's something they don't understand or agree with. Try eastern methods and if that doesn't help you can then try different treatment.

Username: AnonymousAnonymous

Date posted: 50w ago

I think u need to get out of your comfort zone and tell your parents what u want. Try not to worry about the what if. If u don't tell them they won't know. My therapist told me feelings aren't facts. Someone else told me "Just do it". You might get a good response from them you won't know until you tell them how you feel Your feelings are important. You to speak up. I can relate. When I was kid I didn't like confronting anyone. If I did something wrong I had a hard time apologizing. Sometimes I was afraid to tell my mom or Dad how I felt. With my mom I often felt like I was walking on egg shells. I would procrastinate telling her something because of fear, but I felt much better when I did. Be courageous and talk to your parents. You can start the conversation saying something positive. I will say a prayer for you.

Username: gr300gr300

Date posted: 50w ago

@Anonymous Thank you for your support🥲

Username: AnonymousAnonymous

Date posted: 50w ago

Welcome. You got this!

Username: eternalblue

Date posted: 5y ago

im really anxious because im in therapy with a private psychologist but am planning to see a psychiatrist in the public healthcare service soon since i cant afford to see a private one, to see if i should start taking meds. im 24 but i still live with my parents and they are extremely against meds and psychiatrists in general, don't believe in mental health issues but most of all they have no trust in our country's public system and believe all doctors there will be bad doctors. i mentioned to my mom that i'll be going to ask for info tomorrow and she was really skeptical and now im even more anxious. im also scared that they'll reject me because my case isn't severe. i feel horrible im really scared and i have to do all of this alone, i have no irl friends who could come with me or other family members.

Username: Magzzz

Date posted: 3y ago

Seeing a psychiatrist for the first time on the 30th and now that it's getting closer to the day the more nervous I am. I 100% want help. I need help. I feel like my mind has pulled me back from so much in my life whether it's being around my family, friends and just getting the motivation to do anything I love to do because I feel like I don't deserve love or happiness. My parents know everything that's going on with me thanks to the constant reassurance I need to get by which now turned into regret because I hate that I brought them into this when they don't even believe I could possibly have OCD. I would much rather it be all in my head rather than mean something about me or be real. I don't want it to be real. I'm afraid all the time of my thoughts and feelings I feel like I'm going to take it out on myself because I really do hate myself so much. And it's funny because if it was anyone else in the world I would do whatever it took for them to know how much they matter and that it's not their fault but I can't help but feel like it's all my fault. That I did this to myself. I've struggled with depression and anxiety for a long time I just want my life back. I want to be properly diagnosed but I'm probably going to hold back some details until I know for sure the psychiatrist is understanding of ocd and the symptoms of every version of it. My heart goes out to any struggling this time of year or even this year at all. Let's go into 2021 with much positivity and love. Let's get through this together 🙏🏻

Username: bloominglotus

Date posted: 1y ago

Advice please?

Has anyone here used BetterHelp? My dad had a talk with me last night and he wants to help me get therapy. I feel so bad for him to pay for it, I should be doing it for myself by now, I don’t want him to be wasting money because I know it’s expensive and I’m worried. I don’t have an official diagnosis of any kind and I’ve never seen a therapist before. I worry if I can be helped.

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