I was dealing with severe panic attacks and anxiety, and it wasn't until I had my mental break down that I knew I needed to control this for the better. I looked at my resources and finally decided to see a therapist for the better end of my own mental health.

I went in skeptical, convinced this would be a waste of my time and money, but it wasn't until I was in the room that all the emotions hit me at once.

I left the first meeting gasping for air and in tears at how much trauma I had let build up.

I was attending group therapy three times a week, and I was the only young adult in the room - everyone else was at least fifty years old. My perspective of older adults completely changed when I realized my issues weren't nearly as harsh as theirs. The therapist kept us on our toes, and I was dreading the end of the program.

I found myself digging deep and uncovering childhood trauma that I had buried deep within me, and finally letting it free.

I fell in love with people listening to my thoughts and not thinking I was crazy. My psychiatrist kept me balanced with my medication and even mentioned that I eventually wouldn't have to take any - unless I really needed it. I grew an admiration for the people I was in therapy with, and I was so proud of them when I heard their stories and everything they've overcome.

I believe everyone should go to therapy, even if they aren't dealing with anything at the moment.

You'll never realize the trauma you may uncover, and once you do, you will finally let yourself fully heal. The people who ridicule other people for wanting to better themselves with a therapist are probably just scared to go, scared for all the trauma they might uncover.