[Tiffany1985]

I'm almost sure that I should seek some sort of professional help, but I'm not sure where the line is between I want the attention and there is something genuinelywrong.

How does a person know?

[CedarS]

My suggestion: go ahead and get help first. Your therapist can give you a diagnosis - you don't need to figure this out in advance.

Get help first.

[3velniai]

I had similar thoughts before I decided to see a T, but then I thought, oh well, it's my time and my money, so maybe I should try. It turned out I really need the help. I was used to my life and problems and didn't see that life can be so much better. I agree with Cedars, go ahead. You can quit any time if you feel you don't need it or don't like it or whatever.

[Tiffany1985]

I went to therapy for a short period of time, then I got made at her receptionist and I didn't go back. Smart move, I know.

At that time she wanted me to meet with a doctor, so they could get me started on medication.

Thing is, I don't insurance, I make decent money, but the majority of goes to bills and daily living costs.

I have considered admitting myself tothe local Behavorial Health Center, and see how that goes.

[Lenny]

Originally Posted by Tiffany1985

I have considered admitting myself tothe local Behavorial Health Center, and see how that goes.

If you are uncomfortable with yourself Tifanny please seek whatever professional help and guidence you can...

There is no waste or shame is seeking help...regret is built upon turning away from it...

And please keep us posted on your progress...we care.

Lenny

[Perna]

I was in therapy because I needed help growing up (attention :-) and that's not a bad thing! How else can one learn what one needs to know emotionally if one was not taught it as a child? That one chooses attention seeking is not bad, it just means they haven't learned any other tools that will work. It's the old, "if all you have is a hammer, everything looks like a nail" adage.