is it weak for a black men to seek therapy?

[jackson35]

people say we have church we don't need therapy, what does the coli say?

 

[Paradise]

Forget that!!!! There are some things that religion can't fix.

I went to a psychotherapist for a little while a couple of years ago. It helped me put some things in perspective.

Sometimes you need an outside person's opinion because your friends and family are automatically going to be biased...

(my bad sir... this was for the male posters. )

 

[Heafcliffe]

Not. At. All.

Weak? Shyt, admitting that you need it displays one's strength if you ask me.

When pops passed, needed it and took advantage.

Truth be told, could probably stand to go now.

 

[Virtuous_Brotha]

Don't worry about it being "weak" thats should be the least of ur worries,partly the reason why so many black people have undiagnosed mental illnesses is the stigma we seem to place on seeking treatment for anxiety and other behavioral issues.

 

[Diondon]

If you need it, you need it

 

[Prynce]

black men can't even be human without being considered weak

 

[PhonZhi]

Another stereotype of the black man

 

[Rawtid]

No it's not weak, but I do feel most professional services do not cater to black people, yet alone black men. I think black males can only get the best counseling from other black males and that can be difficult to find. Not to mention regular therapy is costly. A pastor or some other notable male figure in the community is the best bet. Contrary to popular belief, a GOOD pastor can give great advice without it being an overly religious conversation. It's just a matter of finding the right person.

 

[Paradise50]

Hell no it's not. Don't let religion and closed minded negros sway you from that shyt

 

[William F. Russell]

Too many of our brothers are afflicted with serious and undiagnosed and overlooked mental and emotional scars and trauma.

Every black man should seek professional help from a black doctor.

 

[TL15]

Don't let society dictate what you need...they love to paint us as hyper-masculine:

The Athlete

The Rapper

The Strongman


but real talk if you need therapy you need therapy... If this is about you then go get healthy.

 

[Ol’Otis]

black men can't even be human without being considered weak

 

[puppetmaster]

Hell no.

Some of our brothers need it more than any other "group" and don't even realize it unfortunately.

We're supposedly "weak" if we have angry black man moments, weak if we're the silent brooding types, weak if we're over the top friendly personality wise etc if you listen to what some say.

 

[Diondon]

No it's not weak, but I do feel most professional services do not cater to black people, yet alone black men. I think black males can only get the best counseling from other black males and that can be difficult to find. Not to mention regular therapy is costly. A pastor or some other notable male figure in the community is the best bet. Contrary to popular belief, a GOOD pastor can give great advice without it being an overly religious conversation. It's just a matter of finding the right person.

I concur, a cac shrink in a coat aint best suited especially when they can't relate to our struggle. Black men need to get back on some brotherhood shyt where we have mentors and father figures we trust.

 

[NotAnFBIagent]

Nah if u recognize u have a problem then u should do everything u can to fix it
Just letting shyt fester and ignoring it is weaker than getting help