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[โ€“] [email protected] 12 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I was my therapist's PHD thesis. I was like 48. Up to that point everyone knew I was a bit odd, but couldn't put their finger on it. (Though I do have a lifelong Major Depression diagnosis, so most people just figured I'm a lune.)

[โ€“] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago

Weird, this sounds like me but I'm only 26. Major Depression and "a bit odd" is a good way to put it. Would you be willing to share any more detail about the process?