Wow! Great article. I've been doing this since my early 20's even though I was just recently diagnosed. I'm a little bit of a conundrum, I get very attached to people but as soon as they start to take advantage or act like they are distancing...BAM..I'm out of there and NEVER look back! It brings out my insecurities and un-lovableness. It triggers fight or flight.

Also, I was very successful in my career in Marketing for 20 years, but haven't worked in two years and I'm dealing with this new diagnosis and legal issues due to a DWI. I feel so worthless that I don't think anyone will ever want to hire me again, and the meds make me feel stupid. I'm literally looking at working part time retail!

BTW, I also have an altar ego...Rita (yes I'm aware that I chose it). That should say something too. LOL