Is it normal that my therapist makes me feel so happy?

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As can be gleaned from the title of my post, I am not usually a happy person. Lately, I guess you can say that I've been in a swamp of sadness with very little chance of escaping it. However, earlier today, something different happened, I saw my new therapist. While I was a nervous (and sweaty!) in the time leading up to the appointment and the first half of our session, I found myself quickly at ease. Something which is usually very difficult for me to achieve. This person made me feel comfortable and almost "special". I felt like my problems and my needs, probably for the first time ever in my life, were actually important.

I have for a long time not been in contact with people outside of my family, especially on a personal level, in a long time. I believe that my isolation may have helped to contribute to my swamp. Just with one appointment, my doctor is changing all of that. I actually find myself wanting to change, wanting to adventure forth into the unknown, and more importantly, I am looking forward to seeing her again and by looking forward, I find myself being motivated in a sense.