I never had a client that wanted to eliminate their gayness. All of them wanted to moderate or change as the result of other people's   pressure and expectations of them. I suppose there are people who desire a change for themselves based on their own desire, but I never saw them asking for help since they probably didn't need or want it.

Mind you the gay issue, was a tiny minority of my 12,000 clients.

Overcoming obsessive compulsive disorders and addictions have had recent helpful drug treatments but I would agree these conditions are best helped by some disciplined therapy or guidence.

Ted's case is certainly one in which his ability to return to work, and support his family is dependent upon a cure seen in the eyes of those who punished and oppressed his lifestyle.

Once again the fictional disease is Ted's, but rather an attitude of his oppressore.