I do. I’m 40 years old and live in an isolated although not quite rural area of a mostly conservative state. I used to keep my struggles and issues to myself out of shame. At some point it occurred to me that talking about my struggles with depression and anxiety might help someone else not feel ashamed or embarrassed about their mental health leading them to seek help. “Be the change you want to see in the world”, right?
Like any chronic health condition, insurance can be a pain in the ass trying to find a good provider. Reading some of the other responses I’m feeling lucky in that the most difficult issue I’ve had is just finding a therapist I click with. My insurance has a feature on their website where I can find therapists in my area that are in their network.
If you’re a woman the symptoms for a heart attack are different than a man’s and are often missed.