my experience is that there is no-one who will really help: I am bright and educated (IQ of around 140) and have all the insights anyone could want, need or imagine (bright, workaholic, alcoholic bipolar father, hysterical, self-martyring self-obsessive Aspergers syndrome mother, lots of domestic violence and punishment for not being’ what they wanted’ just for a start) …I fully understand the whys and wherefores of my depression and suicidal feelings…but understanding it changes absolutely nothing. The levels of my insight and self-awareness are such that when I have talked to the various counsellors, cognitive behavioural therapists, psychotherapists, clinical psychologists and well meaning […]