when i first started seeing a psychiatrist i got really down because i was already studying psychology and thought i would have to give up the "become a therapist" dream. instead, what i've found is that everyone has fully supported me and really pushed me towards cotinuing, even when i've been ambivalent. given that 50% of the population experience a mental disorder at some point in their lives, and that this is significantly higher in the helping professions, i don't think we'll be in cold company when we finally get to register.

i have seen a number of therapists, some good, some bad. the best one is my current T and he has a personality disorder. i love him all the more because of it and i really do believe that him being open about it with me has helped me in my therapy too.