I'll second that. I first went to a therapist years ago for a visit precipitated by a professional "crisis" (not that crisis-y in retrospect). I found therapy t

I'll second that. I first went to a therapist years ago for a visit precipitated by a professional "crisis" (not that crisis-y in retrospect). I found therapy to be so helpful I resolved to continue going after that was worked out. I was very into body and life hacking, and found so many unexpexted benefits. I explain it to people as "maintenance mode", which is the only way I've been able to word it which garners consistently positive responses. Think check-up versus emergency care. Few people would advocate relying solely on emergency care. That makes sense to people, that I go when I'm "normal" so that when I really "need" to go I already have that support system in place and a great relationship with my doctor. That is not a process you want to deal with in the middle of dealing with real issues; it can be difficult finding a good doctor who is a good match for you, and a bad match can do more harm than good. I believe I benefit every visit, not just visits dealing with drama, but that explanation seems to click with people. I just know it is healthy to have an external bull-sh-t meter to run things by. Forgot who said it, but, "Trying to define one's self is like trying to bite your your own teeth."