Treehouse, be gentle with yourself. Yes I also have a difficult time applying therapy lessons to real life as well. I don't know why I just do. Maybe I don't trust in myself as much as I should that I am capable to do it. But I am. Do you have these thoughts as well? I hope you do go to the event tonight. Maybe you could try calling one of your friends to get together for coffee? Or maybe send an email? Just some thoughts. (((hugs)))

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