If your friend needs thereapy, she should get it. She will surely not do well if she proceeds in a relationship when she is emotionally unhealthy. Yes, there unfortunately IS a stigma in many circles, depending on the problem. If something traumatic happened to her or a family member and caused emotional problems for her, that would not be the same type of issue as if she were bi-polar, for example. Many people suffer from anxiety, social or otherwise, and need therapy to help them through it and to learn to deal with it. That should certainly not be stigmatized. Many people are afraid of mental illness (and unfortunately, with good reason at times), so it is not a glatt issue. But no matter what, NO ONE should avoid getting the help they need for an emotional or physical problem.
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