A real case, portrayed in a fictional conversation
Persons were anonymized.
Tom: Lisa, can I be honest with you? There was a time not long ago when I felt like I was trapped in my own life. Every day felt the same—gray, heavy, and pointless. I’d wake up in the morning and just stare at the ceiling, wondering how I’d make it through another day. The future felt like a blank wall. I couldn’t see past my own sadness.
Lisa: Oh, Tom… I had no idea it was that bad. I wish you’d told me sooner. That sounds so lonely.
Tom: That was it. I felt like I was screaming underwater, and no one could hear me. I stopped reaching out to friends, lost interest in work. I just… existed. I honestly thought nothing could help me. But then, almost out of desperation, I made an appointment with Dr. MK. She is a physician and a certified RTT® therapist, you know.
Lisa: I’ve heard of her, but I didn’t know you went. What was it like?
Tom: From the very first session, I felt something shift. She listened—not just to my words, but to everything I wasn’t saying. She made me feel safe, like my pain wasn’t something to be ashamed of. She helped me see that my feelings weren’t my enemy, but messages I needed to listen to.
Lisa: That sounds so different from anything else you’ve tried.
Tom: It was. Dr. MK guided me to set tiny, manageable goals. She celebrated my smallest victories with me. I started to feel a flicker of hope. The world didn’t feel so closed off anymore. Over time, I found myself laughing again, making plans, even looking forward to things. The darkness lifted, bit by bit.
Lisa: That’s incredible, Tom. You seem lighter now, more yourself.
Tom: I am. Dr. MK helped me build a bridge back to my life. I’m not just surviving anymore – I’m actually living. I wish I’d found her sooner.
