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Living in the shadows of possibilities was barely an existence, let alone a life. With that thought in mind Bella took a steadying breath and took the final step towards an unknown destination. It would have been a dramatic way to portray a simple deed, since it merely described the act of entering Dr. Weber's office, but for Bella it was truly a leap of faith.
For weeks she had debated with herself the necessity and the utility of seeking out professional help. A part of her reasoned that she was healthy, sane and moderately happy, just as any other human being; consequently seeing a doctor would be futile. However, there was the other part, the nagging one, who argued valiantly in favour of deserving more from life than what others deemed acceptable.
The matter was resolved due to an unusual confession made by Alice, one of her co-workers, with whom Bella had developed a friendship of sorts. Bella had always refrained from commenting on the pills Alice religiously took right after lunch. One day, Alice caught her puzzled look and, instead of skirting away from the issue, explained that she had always suffered from depression, making therapy and medication necessary to the maintenance of her sanity. If sweet, adored Alice could survive facing her demons, Bella decided that so could she.
Bella made an appointment and on the next day she sat nervously before her psychiatrist.