I’ve been going to a psychologist for about 2 months for my anxiety disorder, and I’m allocating a regular budget from my salary for it. Honestly, I feel better during this process, but my mom keeps saying it’s unnecessary and discouraging me. It’s challenging both financially and to feel her pressure weighs on me. Do you think I should continue, or should I take a break and try other solutions?
The same thing happened to me, my mom kept saying “we didn’t have things like this in our time.” At first, it affected me, but as I talked to my therapist, I realized this was their perspective, not mine. My worries really lessened, so I continued 
I also went to a psychologist for a while due to anxiety, and I realized that there’s nothing more exhausting than trying to explain this process to people at home who don’t understand. I was even more at peace at work during that time. I had promised myself to continue, and it didn’t matter if others didn’t understand.
Actually, your mother might not be wrong either. For example, if it’s a temporary process, would it have been better to just deal with it yourself? Can’t you think of other things instead of immediately allocating a budget for every problem? Sometimes I think psychologists overdo it too.
If anxiety disorder is causing constant unrest and affecting daily functioning, seeking professional support is already recommended. However, if financial difficulties are increasing the pressure, you can also look into free or more affordable institutions where you can receive support. Consistency is important during this process.
There’s this situation where I don’t want to neglect therapy due to my mother’s pressure, but when I allocate a budget from my salary, I sometimes have to sacrifice other things, which is a bit tough. I don’t know about any free places; do such places actually exist?
I think there’s a bit of sensitivity from your mother regarding finances here. For example, what do you spend how much on from your salary? She might be thinking that you’re overspending and calling it “unnecessity” based on that. Or is she against psychology in general? We need to distinguish between the two.
Honestly, I understand your mom. Look, these kinds of things can become a habit for us. There shouldn’t be a tendency to search for solutions outside for every problem. If you trust yourself and sit down to think a little more, maybe the solution is within you 
Going to a psychologist has become almost as normal as going to the dentist. It’s natural for there to be something on your mind, but if you can also see the external effects of this situation on you, it makes sense to continue. Because many people underestimate this anxiety thing and end up getting worse.