> other options (medication for example) I would just add (your 11 y/o experience notwithstanding) that psychotherapy is a viable, and often preferable option

> other options (medication for example) I would just add (your 11 y/o experience notwithstanding) that psychotherapy is a viable, and often preferable option for many. The fitness between therapist and client if definitely a key variable; but my experience with therapy vs meds has dramatically favoured the former. Agree that there are situations with no positive spin in the moment and maybe there will never be a positive spin; but maybe there’s a _growth-oriented_ spin. Eventually.