Quote Originally Posted by ReineD View Post
To Rianna & Nigella, I have a question. Is there a stigma in the UK associated with seeing therapists? I ask, because I've also noticed a few posts from other UK residents along similar lines, giving the impression that therapy in general is not necessary. I know you're not saying it isn't necessary Rianna, but you seem to almost be excusing your reasons for going to a support group. And Nigella I know you're not putting down others for seeing therapists, but you seem to be quite proud that you've never had to?

My own father believes that people are either weak, or they're wasting their time when they see therapists. But, he's old school and this is a man who doesn't even want to take an aspirin when he has a headache. :p
Maybe it is generational? Certainly within Oz it is still somewhat of a stigma, even in my generation (late 30's years old), but even more so in older generations where any sort of pyschological problem was treated in a "looney hospital".