Short answer: Yes, I think it's helpful

Long answer:

My T is kind of an outside check point. She keeps an eye on my sleeping patterns, eating patterns, med compliance, moods, my interact-ability, consequences and thought patterns. We talk about anything that seems to glare in my charts. If I've been illogical or "flipping-out" (which is when I usually start threads ) that's the first thing addressed. I have pretty good self awareness so that's not an issues. My main issue is knowing when help is needed and perfectionism.

I honestly didn't tell a difference until my childhood hero died. I refused to be my family's rock and watched their lives crumble but I didn't feel guilty. I had to morn. I had to be healthy and kind to myself. I had to put myself first and I did! It's very, subtle changes that I notice, ones you'd overlook if you didn't sit down and think about.

So T is my much needed check point and is making little tweaks.