Must be the drugs

I went to see my professor today, whom I haven't seen for several weeks. She was, understandably, puzzled that I had returned so soon, until I explained myself. She remarked that there really needs to be a better way for students to find out what they're getting themselves into before they actually get into it. All the skills and techniques used in the classroom -- the stuff you learn in class like pedagogy, psychology, classroom management, etc. -- are really such a minute part of the teacher role as a whole.

"You look more peaceful now," she said.

Even on such a small dosage of medication I'm finding that I'm not being driven upset as easily when I talk about my personal things. I've also been a little more bubbly, more cheerful, more willing to take part in conversation. I still have some ways to go until I can fully enjoy my life again, but I think that so far I'm definitely getting somewhere.