Do I still deserve to see a therapist?

I have self hatred thoughts but no longer suicidal thoughts (or not as frequent as they were). Should I still go to my appointments? (Im waiting to enter for my 2nd)
Sometimes during the day it feels like I'm okay again. So now I feel like I don't deserve to be here... especially when people suffer more.

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LordShadowfire · 46-50, M

That's one of the symptoms of your disease. Don't listen to it. It isn't a real thought, no matter how much it masquerades as one.

AoNoSora

@LordShadowfire The disease as in the depression?
Also, thanks for the wise words.

LordShadowfire · 46-50, M

@AoNoSora Yes. We need to normalize treating mental illnesses as diseases, the same as physical ones.

AoNoSora

@LordShadowfire Thank you... 🥹 I pretend to think I am accepting of it but deep down there is shame about having it. Thank you for your encouragemnt