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(JD) · Feb 25, 2011, 06:38 PM

I hear your despair! I do hope it works out for you.

What type of therapy have you had? I notice many cognitive distortions in your posting, and of course that includes your thinking.

As bad as things might become, the way we view situations has a lot to do with how we feel. I believe, as in CBT, our feeling follows our thinking.

There is always something else to come in the future, maybe not exactly what we expect or want, but something else to try or another way or doctor or whatever. Yes, it's usually easier "if only" but to tell yourself you're out of options and feel out of options just isn't in your own best interest.

Check out the " 10 common cognitive distortions and what to do about them" sticky post at the top of the psychotherapy forum and discuss them with your therapist to see how you can help yourself to feel better about the stuff you're going through.