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I am Gay. Is it a Mental Health problem?
I am gay and I came forward about my sexual orientation to my mom and her reaction was bursting into laughter. After still being on a serious note she took me seriously and advised me to get a metal therapy session as it's a mental health issue and asked me to stay quiet about this to the rest of my family. What are your thoughts on this? Can anyone explain it to her so that she can come to terms with my sexual orientation?
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Ms. Hema Sampath
Psychologist
18 yrs exp
Bangalore
It might take some time as a mother to accept whatever you say...
Do not try to insist or drag it...
Leave it like that.
She might accept eventually. Wait until then....
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Ms. Juhi Parashar
Counselling Psychologist
11 yrs exp
Gurgaon
Yes sure
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Ofcourse it's not a mental health issue
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Ms. Naina Vivek Dave
Clinical Psychologist
7 yrs exp
Delhi
Dear male 21years,
Sexual orientation is not a mental problem it's rather a choice. Yes, you and your family does need psychotherapy. Kindly consult a therapist nearby you
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