It DOES lead to greater growth. You end up being WAY more masculine and generally more positive about yourself and life. You learn skills that you will most likely use for the rest of your life. TMO changes lives for the better.

Concerning the doc......we all know that people recover from this continuously, so that shouldn't have been a concern. I mean....were you looking for validation from the doctor? Do you not believe what's contained in this forum and TMO? I'm surprised he got the time frame correct...or close to correct. He must have been doing his homework. Regardless, we knew all of that here, before you went. And the only intervention that you need to bring yourself back to where you want to be, is sticking to TMO.

Keep at it. You'll get there.