Posted by crushedout on July 28, 2006, at 12:39:23
In reply to Yay!, posted by pegasus on July 28, 2006, at 12:34:13
Yes, it is nice. But I have a number of ideas about what helped cause the shift. One was that I quit doing drugs--I had gotten really out of control with that, and I think it was causing me to isolate enormously.
The second thing that really helped me was going on an incredible vacation with some cousins and friends. I got to experience living with and sharing everything with other people, and it was a really special time. I think that helped to open me up. Then it's like the opposite of a vicious circle. The more I open up, the more rewarding experiences I have, and the more I'm inclined to be open. And happy.
You guys helped, too. I think especially some of that stuff that Madeline posted about. My therapist might have had a little to do with it also.
I know I will still have hard moments but this feels like a hugely important shift in my life. It scares me that it could be temporary. I hope it's not.
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