I've always been really, really private. No one in my family knew about my struggles even though I was really really struggling with life by about 11 years old, and had been so unhappy for years before that. I had absolutely no practice telling anyone about my struggles, no practice sharing the real me. My therapist helped me learn to talk and say things, and 3 years on she continues to help me, every step of the way. She's been so patient and an absolute lifesaver. She's helped me make really practical positive changes to my life. Before I went to see her (I was taken in by a family member who finally realised that I was not okay) I had no hope or expectations of improving. I had no concept of being able to be helped by someone else, and given how private I am and how complex ( I thought) my problems were, I thought nobody in the world could help me, not even in the tiniest way...and I was so wrong. If you think even for a second you could benefit from the help, then you probably can. It isn't always fast, or easy...but it's worth it. Life is short...and it's hard. A good therapist can help you improve what you need to improve, and help you to lead a life that's happier and easier. It's totally worth it.