Most people see no harm in visiting a doctor for a physical illnesses, yet they are unwilling to seek help for mental problems.

Some of the causes for this attitude include:

• Family belief/religious beliefs, family attitudes that belittle/trivialize mental problems.
• "Be a man" the attitude that you should tough up and ignore.
• the belief that mental issues cannot be cured, that they are 'here to stay' and that you have no choice.

If you have a mental problem, you should seek help. There is no shame in this. You should also explain (if you feel this will help you) to your loved ones/friends about your problem.

Sometimes some members of your family / friends may not initially accept what you say: remember, this is their problem, not yours.

disclaimer: I am not a medical professional, this is just my opinion.