Introduction

I'm about to start a journey.

It's an internal journey, Bilbo. Sorry.

Next week, I have my first meeting with a psychologist, after being referred by my doctor for anxiety and depression.

I've never been to a psychologist before, although I did become very well acquainted with the guidance counselors at the 2 high schools I attended. I don't really know what to expect, will this become a common thing, or will it just be one meeting?

Whatever happens, I felt like this is something I should record. For my own benefit. But as I am terrible at keeping a journal, but rather good at keeping up with my normal blog, I thought this was the best way to do it.

I also decided it would be better to keep this separate from my normal blog.

The Name:

The name of this blog, and the link for it come from the same source- Harry Potter. In the Prisoner of Azkaban movie, Dumbledore says this quote, which I have always found relevant.

I don't know if this is "the darkest of times", but it's pretty dark for me.
And essentially this journey is about finding away to turn on the light, and gathering the tools to do that.
If you're reading this, thank you for your time.