((((((Gus)))))) yes, your right, it is very hard when others think that your just not trying hard enough and give their advice. It is hard to listen to things you have tried over and over already. It is equally hard when someone snubly makes a statement that conveys, "Just get over it already" or equally as hurtful when someone accuses you of luxuriating in it. And then there are those that tell you to just stop thinking about it, when that is probably what caused it to begin with, pushing it aside and trying to not think about it. And frankly it gets to the point where you just don't want to be around those that know you have it.

For anyone who has family members that continue to set off triggers by their comments and lack of understanding, I really, really, recommend asking your therapist to set a time to discuss your condition with these family members. This is not something someone can handle alone, it really needs the support of others around us as much as possible.

Open Eyes