I finally told my sister about my disorder. She loves me despite, even though she is quite unsure about how western medicine came to the conclusion that I am "crazy" She said "honey, i have known you all my life and I think you are a brilliant person. You can beat this using mind over matter. You have more power over your mind than you think you do."

Aaah, sisters...you gotta love em.

Anyway even my uncle in Detroit who is a clinical psychologist and a reverend concludes that prayer will rid me of my "problem".

Ha! You can take a man from Africa but you can't take the African out of the man.

On a side note...this quitting alcohol cold turkey thing is going well, with the help of the Ativan. Anxiety makes me drink and with the ativan holding it at bay, I am coping well.

Does anyone have thoughts on how to deal with Insomnia. I am currently on Trazodone - another antidepressant that knocks you out cold. I don't plan on staying on that forever.

Peace and love to you for your support.