Beginning Treatment Gifts

Wiggly path leads to 'Alcoholics Anonymous' entrance.

'Look, you can only do so much!'

Licensed Therapist

"I dunno, I guess I just don't believe in myself anymore."

"Postwar is hell."

"Nobody ever asked about my mental health."

"Perhaps later on we can go back to my psychiatrist's office for some couples therapy?"

(When I'm good I'm very very good, but when I'm bad I'm... Well….) (Horrid?)

Window Treatment

Steamed Room: "Man, I feel so much lighter."

"I just never 'think I can' anymore."

"This is a hell of a way to start a magazine."

"Remember, the road to recovery begins with baby steps."

'The way we met was interesting. I opened my wallet and there she was!'

Psychiatrist says: 'Oh, no! Not another fruit cake?'

"The first step is admitting you're a dog."

"Carrots just didn't get me going anymore, so I switched to chocolate instead..."

'Those fish-oil treatments doing your arthritis any good?'

"Trust me. This is going to make it easier to discuss your childhood."

"Hon, do you think it's time you took a break from the light therapy lamp?"

'You again? You know it's called a mid-life crisis, not mid-week!'

"I told the doctor about my problems with anxiety and burnout and he wrote me a prescription for me an one for himself."

"I hear he's taking an experimental drug called, 'It Ain't Over Till It's Over.'"

"You must learn to let go."

Identity Crisis Support Group

"Dad—will the heroine go into rehab?"

It's A Breeze

'You've come a long way with your anger this year. In fact, I feel that you are ready to meet a special friend of mine...'

I'm ridiculously small. My nose is huge. I have ears like a jackass... Manic depressive with low elf esteem.

"You'll never be a full participant in your mental health care if you keep saying wacky things."

'I think you've managed learning to cope almost too well.'

"Today we're going to talk about lowering the drawbridge."

"Why do you feel like you're lost?"

'Have you been taking your medicine every day?'

"Ever since the accident, I can't seem to get it together."