Writing has always been easier for me than speaking too. I started e-mailing my T the day before a session to say things that I didn't think I'd be able to say in person. His questions are usually much more helpful at sessions where he'd received an e-mail first. Just a thought.

I taught while in grad school, so I've seen the student-teacher interaction from both sides. When I'm the student, I find that I really like being invisible and left to my own devices. However, when I have to actually talk to the prof, part of me wants them to care and acknowledge my point of view and part of me is afraid that they won't and that their lack of concern will crush me. Is this anything like your experience?

Whenever a student approached me, though, I just wanted to help. It validated my role as a teacher and made me happy to be the supportive role model. I'm not sure that I performed that function particularly well, but I tried. If you discuss any small part of your experience with the prof, you can get an idea of how helpful/concerned they will be. Then you can decide whether or not to reveal more once you've had that initial interaction.

You're not alone in this. We're here for you. And you might find that other people in your class are going through the same thing as you, too. Hang in there!

I know what it's like to hurt when you eat. It sucks. But be patient with your body as it tries to integrate the new nourishment it's getting. Eventually, the pain and discomfort will go away.

With regards to everything, the old saying goes: "This too shall pass."