Hi Jo ~ Seeing a mental health professional does NOT hurt your chances of a career in anything! This is all confidential, and is NOT shared with ANYONE.

Depression and cutting isn't shared either! I think George meant that perhaps the scars from cutting could be seen, and depression is quite obvious if you don't have it under control. Hopefully with therapy, the depression would be controlled either BECAUSE of therapy, or perhaps because the therapist saw the need for medication also. That's what happened to me. My psychiatrist saw that while I still needed therapy, I also needed medication so he put me on some.

You CAN lead a 'normal' life if you're getting the proper treatment. I did, and I was in therapy off and on most of my adult life. So I wish you the very best, my friend. Please take care and God bless! Hugs, Lee