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In my country mental health is still kinda taboo theme, there are people…but you pay for one hour a lot,she/he doesn’t even listen to you or doesn’t even have a question,they just gives you a pills for something and that’s it. You get addicted to those pills,for which you don’t even know are what for, and you get into even more battles. I always wanted to reach out,but if you don’t have places like that,you kinda just live through it,you learn how to not show it or how to avoid it,that’s it. Which is again,even bigger problem. Also,if you are going to therapy here,you are considered crazy.
I’m sorry that your mental health system is so backwards. Is it that way all over your country? It was like that in many areas of our country until the 1970s. Some areas here are still that way.
It takes courage and admirable introspection for you to realize that you need help, especially in a culture that tries to suppress that awareness.
I think you are less crazy than those around you who don’t believe in therapy.
Is it possible that even though it’s hard to find a good therapist, there might actually be one somewhere in your country?
You’re not alone. Talk to us if you believe it will help. At the very least, you will be among people who definitely do not believe you are crazy.
Thank you for these words,means a lot. We usually have like a country depression (not sure if that’s what it’s called) since the war that hit here around 1991-1995(Eastern Europe). People lost a lot of family members and all that they had,this country still didn’t recover much after that,that’s why it has lacking in some of the fields. Sui*ide rate is high still after that time but people don’t seem to believe in therapy. I really do wish we get better for the next generations,if not for this one. Hopefully in a future,people will be more aware of their mental health and reach out.
@hasnija.s20 hi, i just browsed through some comments and yours struck me! I am so sorry therapists in your area are like that!! I fear those pills and agree (and know!! ), those pills kill! I havent tried it yet, but i keep reading a lot of good about the online help of betterhelp.com if u have to pay for shitty therapy maybe try that (i dont know the costs tho…) i wish u all the best!!! And yeh, in Germany its slooowly starting in the younger generation to not be taboo… but family and overall society even having a burnout makes you a failure… so wrong!! Stay strong! when u “break” u are not weak you just have had to be too strong for too long
Hey friend – European pal here (but western). It’s awful how some countries and cultures are still rejecting mental health as if it was something to avoid, something taboo that shouldn’t be talked about. It’s so damaging to so many, and you firshand experience that disconnection. Hopefully things will keep changing for the best. Somehow, that’s what you’re doing here – by being vulnerable and opening up, you also contribute to raising the awareness around mental health, and normalizing those conversations. I truly want to thank you for that. Where I live there’s also lots of progress to be made. The weight of society and culture over emotions and overall just being human makes no sense. We need environments where it’s okay to share what’s on our heart, how we feel, without having feel as if we would be doing something wrong. At Heartsupport, we have an online community, existing on multiple platforms (twitch, discord, and an anonymous forum). We also have online groups on Discord that can be a great place to take steps forward or even help others. If you’d like to hang out, share your experiences and have a place to open up about your struggles, you are more than welcome. We have members from all around the world, so who knows you may also receive some guidance and relatable experiences regarding local resources. All of this to say: you’re not alone, and there are available resources, even if it consists of some emotional support between human beings who care for one another. This community will always be open for you and a safe place to be. Thank you again for sharing your voice. Your presence makes a difference already. You’re loved. <3
i’m so sorry you’re facing the pressures of the taboos society puts on mental health and within your own experiences with therapy and counseling. heartsupport is actually partnered with betterhelp to provide 1 week free if that’s something you’re interested in? it’d decrease the stigma of going into appointment offices and facing any of the judgement you might be facing now. you can find more info by googling “heartsupport betterhelp” and it’ll lead you to the 7 days of free counseling discount! and if you have any difficulties financially, they’ll offer further discounts if you cancel due to costs. wishing you well, my friend, i believe in you to keep reaching out and fighting for your better tomorrow! love, twix
Hi Friend, I am so sorry that there is still this stigma attatched to mental health in your country, i find that sad and frustrating and cannot imagine how that must feel when you see so many other countries seeing it being brought to the forefront and being dealt with in a more productive way (although there is still a very long way to go world wide) there are far too many people that still need support which is why Heart Support is such a wonderful place for people to come to, to share their thoughts and feelings, their worries and concerns amoung other people that too have the similar issues under different circumstances so I would love for you to come to Heartsupport and even to our support wall where I am responding from now and share more if you wish, you will find lots of amazing people here who want nothing more than to help and encourage you. I will pop a link to our page at the bottom. I wish you well friend and hope to see you around. Much Love Lisa. x
Hello there! I’m sorry that you live someplace that is still so stigmatised about mental health. I believe pills should only be used when needed and I’m sorry that they use it as the first thing.
I’m glad you found your way to HeartSupport. The forum can be a great place to open up and be heard and supported by others when you feel like you cannot get any help in your local area or from others around you. Do you have a support system of family/friends who may be willing to listen to you? That can also be so helpful. I also agree about looking into online therapy. There are many services and some of them even offer discounts if you cannot afford their normal fees.
I hope you come back and share with us here at forum.heartsupport.com whenever you need some people who won’t consider you crazy no matter what.
I hate that you are made to feel this way about therapy in your country and I’m so sorry that that stigma is preventing you from getting the help you need. I also have had experiences of doctors just prescribing meds without a lot of thought or consideration for their long-term use. It can get really difficult once you become reliant on them without the support of therapy to fall back on.
What I am happy about though, is that you’ve found this community. There are people here with a huge amount of knowledge of online resources, which might be easier for you to access. You are not alone, and having the self-awareness that you need support is the complete opposite of crazy in my mind.
I’m really sorry it’s been a struggle to find the support you need. It’s really frustrating that mental health is so stigmatised! Everyone’s mental health should be prioritised just like their physical health. I’m really glad you were able to voice your thoughts and concerns here, even that is a healthy step and can ease some of the burden of dealing with it alone.
hey friend, i’m so sorry you’re feeling the stigmas and downfalls that come from your experiences with therapy. i know that betterhelp can schedule you with a therapist from any country that will take you seriously and use your time together effectively. i hope this can be an option for you since being ignored and given unknown pills is beyond frustrating. you deserve to be heard, supported, and lifted up. wishing you all the best on your journey. you matter! love, twix
Hi Friend, I find it sad and frustrating that there are still places where mental health is seen in this way. Its heartbreaking to think that a person can be suffering and they just get pills thrown at them will no thought of how to actually help with the issue. I am so sorry that you or anyone else has to live that life. I am beyond grateful that you have found Heartsupport, please join the forum if you wish and you may post and get support any time you wish. We are always here for you no matter what. Much Love lisa. x
It’s so sad that we’re still so bad at understanding how to talk about mental health. Even where I am in the UK, I had a similar experience as you described with the first doctor I went to. I’m lucky that their are other options and realise that is not something available for a lot of the world.
I hope that knowing you can talk openly in this community about whatever you’re going through without judgement. It’s not the same as having access to proper therapy obviously, but we’re here to listen.
Thank you so much for sharing about this. Cultural differences when it comes to mental health are too often forgotten. It’s awesome that we see more and more people being open about it, and more and more possibilities for people to have access to professional help, but it’s also important to talk about the fact that there’s still a lot of progress to make in many places and countries. Too many people have to live through it, stay silent and just keep going through the motions of life as if nothing was happening. It’s so destructive and so isolating. I hate that this has been part of your experience, and am truly sorry that you’ve been somehow pressured - consciously or unconsciously - to not open up about how you feel, because of stigma, lack of doors to open, and general misunderstandings when it comes to mental health. It should be very different, that’s for sure. In the midst of this context though, you’ve been doing something very brave by opening up just right here in this comment section - and on top of it for having such a adeep understanding of the dysfunctions at play in too many places. You are paving the way by opening up and sharing your vulnerable side. It may not seem huge in the grand scheme of things, but it may create a big difference in the life of someone who would read your comment. If you personally need a place to talk, you will always welcome in the Heartsupport community – which is non professional, but composed of people from all places of the world, who deeply care for one another. You’ll always have a safety net there, whenever you need. You are not alone, and how you feel matters. Your voice matters.
We usually have like a country depression (not sure if that’s what it’s called) since the war that hit here around 1991-1995(Eastern Europe). People lost a lot of family members and all that they had,this country still didn’t recover much after that,that’s why it has lacking in some of the fields. Sui*ide rate is high still after that time but people don’t seem to believe in therapy. I really do wish we get better for the next generations,if not for this one. Hopefully in a future,people will be more aware of their mental health and reach out. 
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