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Katie_Kaboom: and yes i did graduate from looniversity =)

I was talking to someone recently who referred to the trauma of his early childhood as an "abusement park". His term, like yours, made me smile a bit even though the subject matter is actually very dark. I think it's good though, if we can find something to laugh about when confronted with difficult situations. Among other things, laughing produces endorphins in the brain which, in turn, help us to feel a bit better.

I'm relieved to hear that you graduated from looniversity -- you're probably well on your way to a master's degree by now! As for psychotherapy...

i need a psychiatrist's "approval" in order to be able to receive the money for psychotherapy

The trouble is, psychotherapy is expensive and many people can't afford to pay for it out of their own pocket. I certainly couldn't which is part of the reason books became so critical to me -- maybe I couldn't afford to see a professional but I could certainly afford to read one!

I hope your psychiatrist approves the psychotherapy and if he/she does, it proves to be a good match. Failing that, there are always self-help resources.

Continued best wishes to you Katie.