I think that is an unfair comparison Amandalouise. The OP pretty much was just thrown into a new situation with an unknown outcome. She is allowed to process it. She HAS been proactive in trying to get help for her kid. She isn't tormenting her surroundings by going on about this worry for ten years, it is new! Also she is not telling everybody about it. If she is in a new and worrisome situation that seems open ended, the therapist should really NOT say a thing like Don't feel sorry for yourself. The therapist is paid to have some darn patience! Should be supportive and encouraging. And help process all the new thoughts.

IMHO.