I’m my friend group, “You should go to therapy” translates to “Your problem is so much bigger and more complex than any of us can fully handle, so you should see a professional to help you work through it.”
Which implies that such a person has the financial/economic means to do so, should bear that cost by themselves, and that it should be trivial to bear that cost, while continuing to be fully economically productive as they are undergoing essentially a professionally managed existential crisis, and/or prescribed mind altering drugs.
It is an immensely priveleged position to take, to suggest to someone who is, in your own opinion, suffering from serious mental health issues.
That you do not immediately recognize this, that reveals your level of privilege.
I said nothing about the status of any individual person whatsoever. It has nothing to do with privilege, and I don’t appreciate you insulting my relationships.
These are some of my closest relationships and my most precious friends. I know their financial statuses and I suggest actions within their means. I’m fully aware of the financial burden of therapy (I have to wait myself to afford it).
Getting professional help can be a significant step forward for many people, most of my friends included. A single person like me cannot analyze and give the best advice on every problem. All of my friends (and even myself) have struggles to work through that need a certain level of knowledge and expertise to process.
I feel more like I’m a burden on my friend circle because of my mental issues. I’ve exhausted a lot of them and some people have left me over that. When that happens, you need to get some fucking serious therapy. It’s not an insult. It’s an encouragement. Your friends may love you, but it’s like if they’re given the option to wipe your ass or ditch you, they’re not wiping your ass all of the time.
I’m my friend group, “You should go to therapy” translates to “Your problem is so much bigger and more complex than any of us can fully handle, so you should see a professional to help you work through it.”
Which implies that such a person has the financial/economic means to do so, should bear that cost by themselves, and that it should be trivial to bear that cost, while continuing to be fully economically productive as they are undergoing essentially a professionally managed existential crisis, and/or prescribed mind altering drugs.
It is an immensely priveleged position to take, to suggest to someone who is, in your own opinion, suffering from serious mental health issues.
That you do not immediately recognize this, that reveals your level of privilege.
I said nothing about the status of any individual person whatsoever. It has nothing to do with privilege, and I don’t appreciate you insulting my relationships.
These are some of my closest relationships and my most precious friends. I know their financial statuses and I suggest actions within their means. I’m fully aware of the financial burden of therapy (I have to wait myself to afford it).
Getting professional help can be a significant step forward for many people, most of my friends included. A single person like me cannot analyze and give the best advice on every problem. All of my friends (and even myself) have struggles to work through that need a certain level of knowledge and expertise to process.
Cool, you gonna help them pay for it?
EDIT: So, no, ok, got it.
Very much this.
I feel more like I’m a burden on my friend circle because of my mental issues. I’ve exhausted a lot of them and some people have left me over that. When that happens, you need to get some fucking serious therapy. It’s not an insult. It’s an encouragement. Your friends may love you, but it’s like if they’re given the option to wipe your ass or ditch you, they’re not wiping your ass all of the time.