My main problem with admitting that I was ill was being in denial, even as a university psychology student I still didn't want to admit it? I like pretending everything is fine and caring for other people/making sure they're ok, so I don't want people to worry about me etc. So I guess that contributed to it.
That and I'm scared of being judged by a person for having a few MH issues - especially if they're close to me.
It's hard to talk about.
Wish it wasn't though. Stigma definitely contributes to silence too.
Sorry if that doesn't help.