tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4432615092204334311.post2397845820146914884..comments2023-08-10T06:57:45.911-04:00Comments on Questioning my Intelligence: Yay! May Is Mental Health Awareness Month!!!Susan Raihalahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03018860599601419989noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4432615092204334311.post-84597487993805878912013-05-09T08:16:19.245-04:002013-05-09T08:16:19.245-04:00I believe the stigma attached to seeking help prev...I believe the stigma attached to seeking help prevents too many people from doing so.<br /><br />My daughter suffered from depression throughout her teen years and college. She was very fortunate to hook up with a super competent psychiatrist. Medication and couseling got her through a difficult time. <br /><br />When she met her now husband; she did not want her future inlaws to know that she was taking any medication. (And they are a physician and RN) <br /><br />I feel that my son could have benefited from some intervention as well; but refused. He is doing well today; but could have had much happier teen years.<br /><br />Both are doing very well nowadays. Like you, my daughter fought her demons and is now free of medication. My son seems to have grown out of his issues.<br /><br />During the breakdown of my marriage and through my divorce; counseling kept me sane.<br /><br />When my friends struggle with personal issues, my number one comment is, "you need somebody to talk to". Have you thought about counseling?<br /><br />A good counselor can make life so much better.Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11555524232243452021noreply@blogger.com