I know for me it was a long time before I could convince myself to begin treatment. I had a hard time because I always thought as being "abnormal" was a weakness. My Dr. even told me I was crazy and that now I was going to be normal. The relationship with my Dr. has been very professional over the past 15 years and for the last 10 he has been trying to get me to act on my problems. I resisted until I couldn't take the "fight or flight" feelings anymore.
I keep my medication a secret from all family members, friends and employees because I am still embarrassed over having to be medicated. Sometimes I even feel less a man because I cannot control my thinking.
I am a professional in management and I think if the upper managent knew I would lose my position.
Anyone else have these feelings or, am I just way out there?