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Old Jan 31, 2018, 07:15 AM
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Originally Posted by NP_Complete View Post
I don't know how to get more support when I feel so ashamed about the things that happened. When I talk to people, I feel vulnerable and I can't stand that feeling. Obviously, talking to strangers seems like an option to me at the time, but I always end up feeling like crap after I do. I don't know what to do anymore.

What about other things besides talking? I don’t know if you’re on medication or want to be, but that can help with such heavy emotions. A while back your therapist suggested some kind of intensive program. Something like that, but outpatient so you can still work?

Failing that, some kind of physical or mental expression—hitting a punching bag, say—that might provide a different kind of relief?

Things will get better, and I think you have already been getting better in the time you’ve been posting here, but it does take time, and there’s no need to white-knuckle it every step of the way (says the white-knuckling pro).
Thanks for this!
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