Therapy is as effective as medication for many conditions, and more effective for some. But you don't need a condition or even stress to talk to one. Yes I se

Therapy is as effective as medication for many conditions, and more effective for some. But you don't need a condition or even stress to talk to one. Yes I see a therapist. I see it as no more controversial than seeing a physical therapist for injuries, or a personal trainer to tone yourself, or a coach to train for a sport. As a programmer, my brain is my work. My therapist is a resource for me to use to improve myself. And I want to live in a world where there is no more stigma for having a therapist then a trainer, and where being in a support group isn't any more shameful than joining a gym class. Not to mention that being on an antidepressant should be seen like being on insulin for a diabetic. The only stigma that should exist is a mild one for people that don't get treatment when they have an issue, and that should be mitigated if their issue makes seeking treatment hard.