I think I have mental issues that require a therapist, but when I told my mom she said "oh stop it,you're fine." What should I do?

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Do you require a therapist, or do you require a psychiatrist?

I see a therapist. I do not need a psychiatrist, I don’t have a disorder that requires a diagnosis or a treatment plan. I pay for the therapist out of my own pocket and it’s a form of self-development for me. If I stopped seeing her today, my life would not start spiralling down or anything.

Think carefully before seeking a diagnosis. Once you have one, your life changes. You will be looked at differently by other people. You need to weigh the need for self-determination against your ability to self-determine. If you can’t function without treatment, if you really can’t focus in class or do the things you need to do, because your mental health issues get in the way, then you need to articulate these things to your mother so she can understand and get you what you need.

But if you can manage, then personally that’s what I would do until I could find the money to go to one on my own dime. Being able to control the process is, in my opinion, well worth the wait.