Most people have mental barriers formed from many years of either being in an inconducive environment or dealing with their mental illnesses. And for most people, facing these challenges alone is enough to cause them to go suicidal or to form a bigger wall around themselves & give up. I've personally never been to a therapist, myself, & am doing okay right now. But I'm always going to be going through the **** I deal with. I kind of owe it to myself to have an objective, professional opinion on my progress if I ever hope to stay in good health. Who knows what obstacles will appear one day to test my perseverance & my sanity? Needing medication is questionable, based on individual circumstances, & I know it will never work for me. But starting at the core & truly healing begins through analytical process & forming habits that can better help one cope or even find a cure.