Hello, The Fox & the Hound. One of the hardest things I have had to do is to admit to myself I needed help. Ego, embarrassment, shame, etc., got in the way. Unfortunately, there is a stigma. More unfortunately, getting help is no guarantee of getting better; but you do increase the odds.

What convinced me to get help was also acknowledging I was miserable and what I was doing was not working.

Getting better is hard work. There are no shortcuts. Each of us must decide if we are more fearful of staying as we are or risking making changes that are necessary with the guidance of a professional.

Perhaps of interest:

Psychotherapy - Psych Central
5 Things Not to Worry About in Therapy | World of Psychology
6 Ways to Open Up and Talk in Therapy | World of Psychology
Finding Low-Cost Psychotherapy | Psych Central