Hi, I suppose many people think that only "nuts" see "shrinks". That is incorrect. Psychological knowledge is applied in many areas to improve our quality of life. For instance, health psychologists work with individuals with long-term health problems such as diabetes to improve health outcomes. Sports psychologists work with sports people to achieve better individual performance. Organisational psychologists work with corporations to help improve the bottom line, manage organisational shifts, staff selection and increase productivity of employees. When your children are sad because their parents have divorced, they may see a counselling psychologist. Clinical psychologists (like me) work with individuals to help improve their mental health. Thus, in short, people who see "shrinks" are not nuts, they merely want to make a positive change in their lives.
Remember that people who see psychologists are not mad. They are merely stuck and need someone to help them get unstuck. They are taking positive steps to make things better. In a similar vein, when you catch a cold, you see a medical doctor who can help improve your physical health.
If you find yourself stuck, make a decision to seek help today. Do not delay your treatment or postpone your well-being for another minute. Today is a present, use it wisely!
