Are Men Terrified of Therapy?
By: Dwight Bain, LMHC, NCC All people have problems, yet research shows most people who seek professional counseling are female. Does this mean women have more problems than men? Does it mean women are a “weaker sex”? Or does it simply mean women are more honest about facing and working on problems instead of ignoring them? So why are men terrified to face the problems in their life with a therapist? Perhaps it is the perception of a lack of masculinity to admit to problems and seek help. Ignoring problems does not make them go away, but it can be a distraction. Maybe this explains why some men struggle with addictions to sports, alcohol, pornography, gambling, violence, or drugs more than women do. It takes a secure person to seek out wise counsel when facing a challenge while an insecure person refuses help or tries to figure out complicated situations alone. Research from SAMHSA, (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration), reveal: - ...