Hang in there. I know it sounds hallow, but it can get better and it will get better because you are taking the steps to make it better. Unfortunately, sometimes, recovery does involve tears. I know, it seems really unfair—after all we have already suffered, why more pain? I can’t answer that question. Hang onto your friends and anything else positive in your life. Soon you will find you are able to loosen that grip a little as recovery starts to set you free from the past.

I have great compassion for where you are at in the healing process—I have been there too. It is a very difficult place to be, but I have faith that you can pull through this turbulent time. Reaching out to others like you are doing here on PsychCentral is a difficult thing to do, but it shows how strong you truly are…you are heading in the right direction… I wish you did not have to go through the tears. Hang in there.