...and it went better than I expected.   We work in the same office building and regularly shoot emails back and forth to help get through the day.  He knows I'm looking for a shrink to talk to, and today he asked me how that was going.  Now he has a tendency to be a little stubborn, and comes across as very resistant to change when it affects him.  Just like our Dad.  Heh.  So I answer that it's been difficult finding someone in my insurance network that can help, and he's wondering why.  This not being the usual anxiety/depression stuff I try to skirt the issue, but eventually tell him that I may have GID.  A few agonizing moments later, he replies with a "Yeah, it kinda shows. I wish I could help you. Will you promise to get help? If it's been bothering you for this long, you shouldn't wait any longer." 

OMG.  It's not fanfare and ticker-tape, but it'll more than do.  I was expecting to be read the Riot Act.  I wanted to run downstairs and give him a hug, but let's not push things, eh?

If I got that reaction from my brother I would be moonwalking down the high street waving a huge banner and grinning so badly I'd look like my jaw had been dislocated.

That's about as good a start as anyone can hope for, Nathan. *big hug* Your brother sounds very cool, and very compassionate.

Thanks Leiandra! *hugs back*  He's a great guy, just a little selfish when it comes to things that may affect his world. 

yes, your brother is a pretty perceptive guy...none of my business, but i think it would have been a good thing to run on down the stairs and give that guy a big one!.....when you do, give him one from me too.  God bless with...

Oh, of course pj.  Maybe when we're someplace that's not an office. Appropriate for business and all that. Hehehe.