is it normal to deny having mental issues?

Question

I think I have issues, but have denied it for a decade.

Answer 1

Absolutely. It usually takes someone else's observation or experience to recommend therapy for someone else. It's hard to point the finger at yourself when for years you've been justifying, blaming, avoiding, denying or internalizing your issues.

Answer 2

Yes, mental issues and denying them is normal. in fact when people have self doubt or second thoughts, worries and woes those are all mental issues.

When we bottle them up or let them play over and over in our heads it's a form of internal dialogue that never gets heard and when we deny that they are a problem and allow our mentality to be self destructive you are straying from what is normal.

I just wanted to add on that although it's important to get help when you need or want it, it will be your responsibility to help your self.

If denying your mentality hinders you in your life, then getting help could be, well... helpful, learning new ways to take steps in a better direction that's getting help. If you can take those steps on your own or with the help of those already in your life then you are no longer denying a mental issue.

I'm sorry if this wasn't spot on in answering your question I just feel that there is another question you are not asking.

Answer 3

nobody wants to admit haveing a mental illnes. you see, many people still have stigmas concerning mental illness. all due to a lack of comprehension; unfortunately this is all based on social views. but, we've come a long way in the past few years. it's very important to have your mental health issues met, as you know all your medical files are confidential. many people keep their mental health issues in denial but refuse to come forward, in this manner they continue to suffer. this is a choice that is being made; there are so many avenues of therapy out there. psychotherapy along with meds. i don't believe anyone should suffer in silence. mental anguish is a horrible thing; i think you are finally starting to indirectly come forward. this is a start, now make an apointment with your primary doctor and get a full check up and go from there. in my opinion you are no longer inn denial and you do want help, and i think you should seek it. you have taken the first step by asking questions. i have bipolar disorder, some people know it others would never even guess. i choose who i tell, and so will you.

Answer 4

If you think you have issues then you are no longer denying it. More than likely you've known about them, but have been denying to do something about them. And, yup, it's normal.

Answer 5

Yes, there is a definite stigma in American society about mental illness and many people are ashamed to admit they have a problem. But, you should be brave and seek help if you feel you have a problem.

Answer 6

If you think you have issues, then you probably do. Talk with someone you trust or with a professional about what's on your mind. It never does any good to hold things inside and let them fester.