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Q: I feel very offended that I
should have to go and see a psychiatrist or a psychologist. They are
for people who have a mental illness. I have anxiety and panic which
is not a mental illness and I am not some sort of weak person.
A: I always strongly recommend that people with an Anxiety
Disorder see a Mental Health Professional, either a psychiatrist
and/or a psychologist. Seeing a Mental Health Professional is not a
sign of insanity. Anxiety Disorders are the most common Mental
Health problem in the country, and many psychiatrists and
psychologists are trained in this area. When we have a physical
problem we prefer to see a someone who specializes in that
particular area. So it is with Anxiety Disorders. Most of us need to
see a Mental Health Professional. You are right you are not weak,
nor is anyone who has an Anxiety Disorder. Nor for that matter are
people who have a major mental illness.
Seeing a Professional who is trained in Anxiety Disorders can
mean the difference between a full or incomplete recovery. I also
think it is important that people with Anxiety Disorders understand
mental illness per se. Our own biases and fear only helps to
perpetuate the stigma and shame many people feel if they have a
Mental Health problem and the fear, stigma and shame won't change
until we as individuals change our perception about Mental
Illness/Mental Disorders.
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