but do we "feel" better or is that mere damage control... I guess in coming at peace with our quirks... we may end up feeling better....

In a way I got comfortable in very wide range of emotions. There are times I feel horribly depressed, but "alright". I can function and I can soak in experiences even being so low... and then I find myself enjoying it retrospectivelly.

But I am not sure I am "better" when it comes to the symptoms... I just cope better for sure... and I guess the coping prevents me feeling bad about the damage that I would create if I did not react the way I do, but let my emotions rule me...