is it selfish

Question

is it selfish to have the outlet of therapy when so many people can't afford it or aren't allowed and then not go because of anxiety of talking to strangers about my personal issues? i know it would help me greatly, but i get so anxious about going. i also feel so selfish about complaining about my life when i have a roof over my head and  privilege that so many people don't have, but i try to be as helpful as i can and i feel like it's not enough. am i selfish? i feel so self-centered by even asking.

chenai · Accepted Answer

no! you are 100% not selfish by getting yourself some help through therapy, you’ll be helping your family and friends by seeing a therapist because theyll know you are getting the best help you can get

chenai · Answer

that’s normal, not everyone can just open up to a stranger straight away! your therapist and parents will understand that. try not to think of yourself as selfish, your just lucky you have supportive parents who care, it does not make you selfish in any way

-youmatter · Answer

but the thing is i just get too anxious and end up staying home or just not talking, and i feel like i'm wasting my parents money and the therapist's time because she could be talking to someone else, and i also just feel selfish because there are people who don't get that opportunity in the first place.

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