I think everybody goes through something similar when they take that sort of class. Med students are notorious for coming down with every disease they read about, whether it's a remotely possible occurrence or not .

If we could fix ourselves, Ts would be out of business. My last one asked me once what it would mean if I could consider myself "normal." I said, "It would mean I could stop paying therapists." He wasn't too crazy about that idea .

Everybody needs an outside opinion. It's finding the people who can give you one while still admitting that A) it's only their opinion, which you can take or leave, and B) while you might need to change a thing or two, you're really pretty OK the way you are, even if whatever "thing" you're doing at the time isn't really their cup of tea, who are rare and to be cherished.

(((((((((Christina))))))) You have a lot going for you, whether you know it or not. I hope someday you can see it for yourself. Till then, my friend, and I love ya.

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