JD~that is kinda neat. Having a 'real' therapist read my post! I wish there were more of you on this sight. Having that 'professional' insight would be good. Not minimizing the great help I get from others in here. They have been wonderful and a much needed support system for me.

My therapist told me the same thing about using REBT. I have got to practice (learn) how to use this process BEFORE those self-hate, negative thoughts start taking over.