Sidestepper : I hear ya! As a number of people here know, this past winter was the HARDEST, MOST PAINFUL few months I've ever spent. There were times I honestly felt I was losing my mind! Couldn't sleep, eat, focus at work. Nothing! My T actually suggested a couple times that I consider hospitalization!! At least a "Day Program." It was the most intense, sustained emotional pain I've ever experienced!

But through it all I just kept putting one foot in front of the other. Showed up for work. Tried to eat something, sleep a little. Show up for my therapy appointments weekly. Whatever. And I got through it... Couldn't tell you how really. Just did. I'm still not "doing backflips" but at least I'm functioning again. With the help, guidance, and support of many here on this site.

I hope you get plugged in and take advantage of what's here. There're good people here - and they'll listen, support, understand you. Finding this site for me has been a life changer. My T agrees!

Take good care.