When I was going through my toughest time, I was holding in a lot of pain. What I learned in therapy is that there is a difference between knowing I'm in pain and feeling, and truly experincing the...
Wow. You've really been on a rollercoaster. Once on something like this, it's hard to get off. Have you thought of getting professional help? I did, and it really helped. It's easy to focus only on...
If you went to the bookstore, what would you read? Ed...
What are your thoughts in the morning? Ed...
I've really enjoyed a lot of the "Chicken Soup For The Soul" books. Thousands of stories that lift the soul and give a great perspective on life. The overwhelming majority of the stories are non...
I had the same problem years ago when my world fell apart. I got help from a psychologist. Luckily, I found a good one out of the yellow pages (Some are not so good). The medication will help, but...
Hi nickylynn - I'm curious as to why you say "I get in the way of everything they do." How do you know that? Was something said? Did your best friend say you follow him/her everywhere? Ed...
Hi Els, It sounds like you've come a really long way. It's obvious you're not the same person you use to be. You know a lot more now and just as important, you have a good idea what to look for so...
Hi Sour Kraut, I lost my mother when I was 22 (I'm 58). Her death was my first death. In 6 months after her death, I lost my grandfather, divorced, and lost my job. Sounds familiar doesn't it? I got...
Hi Christina, Something that has helped me is setting goals. When I have something to look forward to and work on, well... it gives me a chance to have positive emotions. Life isn't pale. Do you ever...