@RomanSunBurn

Good advice! You didn't come off wrong at all. :-)

I really FEEL like I'm ready to let these negative thoughts go, but I keep slipping back into old habits, you know? I'm trying to put more energy into positive thoughts, especially after getting so much good feedback. It just helps knowing that it's not just me...which of course it's not, but isolation can make you feel like that way. I appreciate being able to finally let it out, at least. Just getting it out is cathartic! But I will definitely seek some professional therapy. Thank you for your response!