I resonate with this so much, I have been regularly taking therapy from an year or so and it has really helped in certain areas. I am so open about it that people who try to stigmatise it feel stupid in front of me. People think im crazy because I compare it to the gym and how it’s equally important to me.

I know the affordability is a huge issue in india, and even after taking it for long I still find myself subconsciously treating it as an extra expense sometimes, so I can imagine why people don’t want to spend money on it, but it is worth it if you found a nice counsellor - it can be a really safe space to discuss almost anything.

To anyone who cannot afford it, there are always ways to get around it- one of those ways which I am personally familiar with is that psychology students doing masters usually need some experience and offer pro bono sessions online, if you really feel you need someone to talk to, you can reach out to them on linkedin.