I myself was in therapy for two years with two different therapists. What helped me the most was here. If your looking to get diagnosed then a dx is the only way but if you want to feel as if someone REALLY understands you then this here is where the most help is. The two years I was in therapy was a complete waste of time (for me). This place here really helped me when I was in some dark times. Seems as if others who are supposed to be so evil and manipulative turn out to be the ones best suited to help one another. Sure I joke most of the time here as it is fun for me but I also have written some real dark gloomy things as well. When I do show the serious side of things others relate and it helps knowing your not alone. Actually the similarities are pretty intense when you get down to it!!