different strokes for different folks, i guess.

for some people the way forward is to turn their mind toward living and to just get out there and live their life.

for other people the way forward is to come to some sort of understanding of oneself and ones struggles.

the thing that helped me most was my studies. my studies and (something that i've been trying my hardest to obtain for a very long time) a sympathetic therapist who is willing to work with me.

a therapist who is willing and able to emotionally connect with me, sure.

also... a therapist who is willing and able to intellectually engage with my understanding / conception of what is going on.

different strokes for different folks...