This trail of thought started with a question the other day, "Don't you get addicted if you are in therapy long term?" To which I said, "Would you say that about a gym or a walk when one does it long term?" I felt so thankful for that question because that was exactly the question I had in my mind when a few years ago I got into therapy ! I wish someone p ointed to me the strangeness of such a question. Alain De Botton is one of my favourite philosophers of this time and he says it very clearly, "Why do we need therapists? Therapists are trained to be with you through your own exploration of your mind. They are following you in your journey into your own mind and giving you a little bit of assistance. ...." "It (therapy) provides a concentrated normally 50 minute session during the week when it's about you and your mind and you can cement declarations, and moves, a little bit more easily in the presence of a witness. You go, I'...