If the stigma of a "shrink" spooks you, check out other types of behaviour facilitators (eg cognitive behavior therapy). Some of these practitioners work without prescribing medication. In turn that doesn't raise the same hackles as being diagnosed/treated/medicated for depression or other major mental health concerns. That prescribed shit has to be declared on insurance forms till you die.
The downside of a simple non-MD therapist is, you are
not getting the full bang for your buck. The full MD people (at least the professionals such as my Lady) carry a hell of a lot of learning, background, and full physical/mental understanding of the entire system, and they make a real difference to a lot of people
It would be nice to get a grip on your concerns while you're still a young fellow not yet launched on a specific path. It may be more difficult to both resolve your concerns and get help without flagging your chart if you wait. Not to mention the hassle of carrying whatever it is that is causing you grief right now. I hear of people who get major resolution of long-standing issues in very short order, but unfortunately they waited until they were literally at death's door before accepting the help that was available.
Seriously, Crompsin, there is no need to carry a load of shit when there are people paid to help you put it to rest. Hidden disabilities are going to get more and more support as time goes by (not saying that is what you have - I'm talking worst case scenario here). A history of therapy will not be an excuse to block you (legally you would have a lock on calling it discrimination). Indeed getting help may make you more human in the eyes of some of the suits that will be looking at your documentation down the road. Plus the added positive that you do
not go postal when something snaps
