I'm in counselling... not therapy but thought I'd add my two cents as well.

One of the biggest hurdles I experienced was that my friends and family would find out and see me differently.

Well, I've been in counselling since September, some of my friends have found out but they're nice about it. My family doesn't know, and unless I get worse or feel that its necessary, they probably never will.

My other hurdle? I thought that it was my fault, that it was something I had to just suffer through myself. I didn't think it was possible to get any better. (I'm also a bit of an emotional bottler, so the idea of telling anyone things in my head scared me to death!)

I'm anti-medication, but thats because my medical problems that I've been stuck with since I've been born has meant a LOT of meds, and I'd rather avoid having to take any more.

If you've hit rock bottom and are considering going, I'd recommend it. Its not an easy step to take, but I think anyone here at the site would agree that it is well worth it.