I can attest that running from your pain and problems does not make the pain and problems go away. I denied the pain from my dad’s death for about ten years but was severely depressed and developed maladaptive behaviors because of it. Same thing is happening now. I thought I had processed my husband’s death or that I was just a cold hearted ***** but I was triggered recently and as much as I don’t want to, I know the only way up and out is to feel the pain I’m supposed to feel. It worked for me before for six years.

I know you want a quick fix but unfortunately there are no quick fixes in mental health. Not that I’ve found anyway, if someone else has some ideas, please let me know!