Avoidance is a great technique too. I used to think I had to be some sort of superwoman and do everything, face everything, like everything. Fortunately I eventually figured out that I get to have my own likes and dislikes. I get to avoid things, turn things off, say No for any reason or no reason at all.

Those realizations may sound simple but they are major for me. I summed it up for a therapist by saying "I get to be human.". She could tell by the look on my face that this was profound for me. She smiled and nodded.

Sarah