In therapy with Kashi today he mentioned that he found it odd that I see myself as mentally ill (odd is my word not his). He says that I identify as mentally ill when in his words "you are well put together, you just have anxiety like 25% of the population. " He said that once upon a time I may have been ill but I got better. If I have a cold and got better then got another cold would I identify as someone who always has a cold? He wants me to move towards a wellness mindset.

Do you think of yourself as mentally ill? Do you see your issues as being transitory ? I struggle with this idea but thoughts welcome.