I would tell myself to do what most people do and do *a lot* of research. Not on what most disorders are but on the *symptoms* I was showing and let them guide me to what is happening as opposed to blindly trusting professionals and well meaning but extremely ignorant school leaders and family. I'd also say to not settle on who I chose for a therapist and remind myself that I have the freedom to *choose* and to actually do so instead of just thinking it. Remaining immobile is the same as consciously making a choice...