WLD, welcome. I'm not yet diagnosed, and my symptoms are minimal. I may or may not have a lot to face..I just don't know yet.

I take it, from the "heels" comment you are female. I cant begin to imagine how this would impact a woman when the symptoms affect the appearance. It's going to take a lot of introspection and acceptance, but I feel sure you can "be there" in time.

Your body is only the Cover of Your Book. Your appearance only the art work on the Cover. The story of You is written in plain black and white on the pages within. Once someone opens your Book to read ..you, the cover and its art work are no longer visible.